City Council – Page 34

Yes It Is, It’s True: A troubled history of Fair Housing Act

July 24, 2018

I've long been a huge fan of the weekly radio program "This American Life" on National Public Radio. I've always found it interesting and thought provoking. I often peruse the show's archives to try to catch a show from days gone by on the Internet and last weekend I found...

Ludwig seems to have more savvy for 80th District

July 21, 2018

Mark Ludwig The Democratic Party's primary contest this year in the 80th State Legislative District is between two candidates, both men who live in Fennville. Having two Dems run in this county and district is unusual because the custom has been to find a sacrificial lamb for the Republican candidate....

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

July 18, 2018

25 Years Ago — July 21, 1993 An Aug. 3 referendum in a special election Aug. 3 will decide whether Ray and Norma Brenner can continue a gravel mining operation at their property on 10th Street in Martin Township. C-D’s Quik Mart had gasoline pumps installed at in front of...

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

July 16, 2018

Allegan County Commissioner Mark DeYoung reads a proclamation honoring the longtime service of the late Dar VanderArk, former Leighton Township Supervisor and member of the Board of Canvassers. Receiving the plaque is his widow, Sandy. "Fake News" and the rumor mill sometimes can get local, and it's just as ugly...

Village Green Apartments project site plan approved

July 10, 2018

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 for Village Green Apartments. Though citizens vigorously protested plans to construct 56 apartment units in seven buildings near the corner...

Council missed chance to ensure fair election Nov. 6

July 6, 2018

Abe Garcia ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Council Monday evening somehow overlooked an opportunity to do an appointment right. Four of the five council members decided to appoint Joe Kramer to a council seat being vacated...

Joe Kramer appointed to open Wayland Council seat

July 2, 2018

Joe Kramer 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 Nov. 6 and he an fellow applicant Abe Garcia have their names o0n the ballot. Jeff Salisbury, the...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

June 27, 2018

25 Years Ago — June 30, 1993 Hillcrest Mall in Dorr, which hasn’t been fully tenanted since it opened in 1986, is getting a name change to the Country Market Place with a goal of filling every open space. Developers are Glenn and Sue Jager, former Dorr residents. A citizens’...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

June 20, 2018

(Taken from the archives at the Then & How Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1993 Two of the Terrible Troubadors, Bill Mauchmar on clarinet and Irv Helmey on sax. The Apple Core Lounge and Wayland Township appear to be going to court over the...

City bids farewell to Bivins, OKs $6.32 million budget

June 18, 2018

Mayor Tim Bala presents a plaque to retiring Councilwoman Tracy Bivins. EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of the figures published in the original story were inaccurate. The following account attempts to correct the report. The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a $6.32 million budget unanimously for the 2018-19 fiscal year and...

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