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Dahlia test garden project proposed for North Park
The City of Wayland once was known as the Dahlia City and even had a Dahlia Festival in the 1990s, and the local Main Street program has a proposal to…
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Dorr Township to help fund study for trails project
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to spend $1,000 for "research and investigation" of the feasibility for a paved trail to traverse through the township. John Morrison, executive…
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Dorr supervisor, treasurer, clerk to get 3% pay raises
As anticipated, there was a lengthy and contentious debate Thursday night over a proposed pay raise for Dorr Township Board officials, fueling yet another three-hour marathon meeting. A special committee…
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Ethel Visser resigning ZBA post after serving 44 years
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night accepted the resignation of Ethel Visser as secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs. Visser served on the ZBA for 44 years, beginning…
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Both Martin Odyssey teams make top 20 at World Finals
by Austin Marsman Two Martin teams were among the top 20 at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University May 23-27. The Middle School Division 2…
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Jeff Salisbury seeks open seat on Wayland City Council
The City of Wayland is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Wayland City Council. Councilwoman Tracy Bivins last month announced she is resigning her seat, effective June…
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Circuit Court rules twice against Leighton airstrip foes
Opponents of the proposed airstrip in Leighton Township were dealt two blows in Allegan County Circuit Court earlier this month. New Circuit Judge Roberts Kengis, who just began duties earlier…
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Steeby students getting ‘batty’ with houses again
Third-graders in Lori Howell's classroom at Steeby last month presented the City Council with their project to install bat houses in the City Park and Rabbit River Trail. Now comes…
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City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins to resign June 18
Tracy Bivins is resigning her Wayland City Council post effective June 18 for what she said was for personal reasons. Bivins first was elected to her first two-year term in…
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Bay Pointe gets final nod for $5 million expansion
by Austin Marsman After extensive review, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Monday night deemed a proposal by Bay Pointe Inn owner Mike Powers fit for approval. The decision was…