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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

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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