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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…