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New city manager doesn’t appreciate local ‘fake news’

"Fake News" and the rumor mill sometimes can get local, and it's just as ugly as on the national scene. Just ask Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston. Eggleston told the…

Editor July 16, 2018

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Complaints of speeding on Round Lake Drive heard

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening heard several complaints about excessive speeds by motorists along Round Lake Drive. Diana Moore told the board some cars, Rangers and even golf carts…

Editor July 12, 2018

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Martin unhappy with costs of enforcing Knight case

Nathan Knight, owner of a gravel pit at 1082 10th St., in Martin Township, will be in Allegan County court Thursday, but its isn't expected that he will be required…

Editor July 11, 2018

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Village Green Apartments project site plan approved

Nobody at Monday night's Wayland City Planning Commission told residents they didn't have valid concerns and worries about a proposed project to more than double the number of apartment units…

Editor July 10, 2018

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Wayland school officials’ salary figures corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast's salary figures in the original story were not accurate. The following are the proper pay figures for school adminstrators. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night approved…

Editor July 9, 2018

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Local schools’ student scores, fitness center mixed bag

Student testing scores and the high school pool and fitness center were the main topics of discussion for the Wayland Board of Education Monday night, and it was a mixed…

Editor July 9, 2018

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Watson Twp. votes to establish Big Lake drain district

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to petition the Allegan County Health Department to create a drain district for residents living on or near Big Lake. Trustees…

Editor July 5, 2018

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Joe Kramer appointed to open Wayland Council seat

Joe Kramer was selected Monday evening as the newest member of the Wayland City Council. Kramer, who succeeds the resigned Tracy Bivins, will serve at least until the general election…

Editor July 2, 2018

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Dorr Township Board approves rebuild of 22nd Street

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night approved spending $296,758.55 with Langlois & Sons to rebuild 22nd Street from 142nd Avenue to about 250 feet north of 144th Avenue, a distance…

Editor June 28, 2018

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It’s deja vu all over again at Dorr Twp. Board meeting

"It's like deja vu all over again." — Yogi Berra In almost a carbon copy of a meeting from a year ago, the Dorr Township Board deadlocked 3-3 on reappointing…

Editor June 28, 2018