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Watson seeks drainage district to solve Big Lake flooding

Watson Township Board members Thursday evening unanimously adopted a resolution to set in motion the process of establishing a drainage district for flood-plagued Big Lake. About three dozen residents showed…

Editor June 7, 2018

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City approves Lumberyard Events parking agreement

The City of Wayland and Lumberyard Events Center owners Mark and Marty Shepard have reached agreement on parking requirements for the business at the corner of Railroad and Maple streets. City…

Editor June 4, 2018

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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…

Editor June 4, 2018

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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…

Editor June 1, 2018

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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…

Editor May 31, 2018

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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…

Editor May 31, 2018

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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…

Editor May 30, 2018

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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…

Editor May 29, 2018

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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…

Editor May 23, 2018

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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…

Editor May 21, 2018