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Most area millage requests passed, but 3 turned down

“You win some, you lose some,” is an old saying that perhaps best describes the millage requests across Allegan County in Tuesday’s primary election. Most millage proposals in this area…

Editor August 9, 2018

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City of Wayland seeks Plan Commission, ZBA members

The City of Wayland seems to be running short of people serving on public boards and commissions and the City Council will not expand with the Nov. 6 general election.…

Editor August 8, 2018

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Martin Twp. to seek fire millage on Nov. 6 election ballot

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to put a fire millage request on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. Board members also decided to seek at least two other…

Editor August 8, 2018

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Leighton voters OK airstrip, Nesbitt, Johnson win seats

It was a big night for Clark Galloway, developer of the his proposed airstrip Galloway Landings in Leighton Township. Voters in the Aug. 7 primary election voted 1,069 to 717…

Editor August 7, 2018

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Lumberyard special use permit to be revoked by city?

The future of the Lumberyard Events Center may hang in the balance at the next Wayland City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. City Manager Joshua Eggleston told…

Editor August 6, 2018

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Watson citizen opposes gravel mining without a permit

The Watson Township Planning Commission will receive a request Wednesday, Sept. 26, from the Adrianson/Smith gravel mining operation to renew its permit, but citizen Karen Fifelski wants to know why…

Editor August 2, 2018

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Dorr Township bickering continues, but decisions made

"What mighty contests arise from trivial things." — Alexander Pope "It ain't very good, but it sure is interesting." — Detroit Pistons scout Will Robinson A couple of seemingly simple…

Editor July 26, 2018

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Another legal headache for Gun Lake Tribe, Casino?

No lawsuits have been filed yet, but it appears another legal situation involving the Gun Lake Casino may be brewing on the horizon. Recent news that the Hopkins Township Board…

Editor July 20, 2018

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Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment

Larry's back. A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board resulted in the reappointment of Larry Dolegowski to the Planning Commission, to a seat he's held for more than 20…

Editor July 17, 2018

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Hopkins Twp. hires high-powered attorney vs. Tribe

The Hopkins Township Board has hired a high-powered attorney to do battle in court with the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis over a 130-acre parcel of land the tribe wants…

Editor July 16, 2018