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Watson Township buys carpet, blinds and tables
Not long after the Watson Township Board members were told they need to put their large savings account to work, they have begun making decisions on spending money. The board…
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Watson Township wants better zoning enforcement
EDITOR'S NOTE: Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak has reported he has located the legal notice, so the gravel mining issue will be taken up at the Planning Commission meeting later…
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Chicken ordinance special meeting slated for Sept. 25
The Wayland City Council will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, to talk about permitting or banning the raising of chickens within the city limits. City…
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Wayland state assessments have improved overall
Wayland Union Schools scores on Michigan’s spring 2018 statewide assessments show an overall improvement from last year. Students in grades 3-8 took the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress),…
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Dorr Twp. Board balks at buying 40-acre parks parcel
The Dorr Township Board voted 6-1 Thursday against the Park Commission’s request to purchase 40 acres adjacent to the South Park for $325,000, plus closing costs. The Park Commission, indicated…
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Dorr Twp. officials suffering from election troubles
There are many headaches related to elections looming for Dorr Township officials. Not only are they preparing for the general election Nov. 6, they have learned about extra duties required…
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Dorr Twp. Board refers rezoning request to attorney
It isn't often when a township board overturns or sends back a recommendation to a planning commission, but that prospect is very real in Dorr Township. The Township Board Thursday…
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Gun Lake Casino names 2 new assistant managers
Gun Lake Casino has announced the promotions of Marion Lebsock and Carter Pavey to assistant general managers. Lebsock previously served Gun Lake Casino as the director of human resources, where…
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Dorr Twp. rezoning may have future implications
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening made an agonizing 4-3 decision on rezoning a parcel that may have implications for the future of land use. Commissioners narrowly approved a…
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City Council will take up chickens issue once again
Chickens are back in the news for the City of Wayland. After nearly a one-year hiatus, the City Council has agreed to revisit a proposal to craft a local ordinance…