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

November 8, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1992 Wayland and Holland are regarded as the top destinations for gypsy moths in Allegan County, according to the Cooperative Extension Service Task Force. Four traps are in operation in the City...

Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office

November 7, 2017

Lisa Banas The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with 399 votes. Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel received 389 and Rick Mathis 389. Challenger Sheryl Hamilton made a...

Tuesday’s election: Here’s the way I see it

November 3, 2017

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. In just a few days there will be an election for residents who live in the Wayland Union School District, the City of Wayland and the Martin School District. Yes, voters will go to...

Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council

October 28, 2017

Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for two-year terms on the City Council. Three of candidates are incumbents, including Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel and council members...

Referendum on Leighton air park is not a good idea

October 21, 2017

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor I hear tell the group of citizens opposing the air park in Leighton Township plan to have the issue eventually settled at the ballot box next year. My immediate response is, “Good luck with...

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

October 18, 2017

(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 21, 1992 Yankee Springs Township’s first and only bed and breakfast may have to close its doors after the township files suit against John Rough’s business on Sandybeach Road. Yankee Springs says...

City of Wayland buys front loader outright for $167,209

October 16, 2017

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved the outright purchase of a new front loader for $167,209 from the CAT dealer on 76th Street, Grand Rapids. Department of Public Works Director Coleman Lutz said the current front loader is 22 years old and its condition has deteriorated enough to make...

Wayland council still only discussing chicken ordinance

October 2, 2017

They're still talking about chickens at Wayland City Council meetings, but that's all for now. Though a "draft chicken ordinance" item appeared on Monday night's agenda, city officials insisted it only be a discussion item because the proposed ordinance to allow the creatures for urban farming is still being crafted....

Wayland officials welcome interim City Manager Larry Nielsen

October 2, 2017

Interim City Manager Larry Nielsen Local officials Monday night welcomed interim City Manager Larry Nielsen for his first meeting. Nielsen, who retired after 10 years with the Village of Paw Paw, began duties Monday, about a week earlier than originally planned, as he cut his vacation short by a week....

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

September 20, 2017

25 Years Ago — Sept. 23, 1992 The Wayland Township Planning Commission voted against recommending granting a special use permit to developer Cellar Door to build an amphiteater on 129th Avenue at U.S.-131. The Dorr Township Planning Commission turned down a rezoning request for a subdivision on 140th Avenue because...

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