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WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin

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The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use of an apartment in the downtown, noting its didn’t need to use it once during 2023. The Township Board agreed...
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Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs

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COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins Township Board Monday night met for only the second time in the meeting room of its new digs in the...
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Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

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Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual salary of $26,250, Treasurer Jackie Bultsema and Clerk Rachel Fennema both will get $37,170 and Trustees John Hooker and Brian...
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Frigid temps, bad roads keep public safety busy

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Martin Luther King Day proved to be busy day for area public safety personnel. Martin Fire & Rescue reported MFD assisting City of Wayland Fire Dept. on a house fire, as well as units out on the southbound lanes of the U.S.-131 expressway at the 52 mile marker for a...
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Gun Lake Casino is cross training fire, police officers

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The Gun Lake Casino apparently intends to have a combination police and fire service available to the public in light of recent expansions. Hopkins Area Fire Department Chief Trevor Beilby told the Watson Township Board Thursday night that as many as five police officers are being cross trained to be...
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That was the year that was 2023 in NE Allegan County

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is a historical review and analysis of the now dearly departing year 2023. The Clippers celebrate one of their many victories in another championship season. The year 2023 in Northeast Allegan County featured continued growing pains and their effects on...
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Watson Twp. wins $150,000 state grant for new park

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New Planning Commissioner Hunter Davis Watson Township received word Thursday that the State of Michigan has awarded it a $150,000 passport grant for continued work on the Seven Generations Recreation Park at the corner of M-222 and 20th Street. Township officials, who held a ribbon cutting for the park earlier...
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Trevor Beilby honored as EMT of Year for WAEMS

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Hopkins Area Fire Department firefighter Trevor Beilby was announced as the Emergency Medical Technician of the Year at the annual Wayland Area Emergency Services Christmas Party this week. The ceremony includes awarding of "hearts" which recognizes crews for CPR saves they have been a part of over the past year,...
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Dorr Twp. may offer music concerts next summer

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Patty Williams Dorr Township next year may join the growing popularity of local evening music summer concerts. The Township Board Thursday evening was approached by Patty Williams of the Williams Family Band, who does a lot of promotion and planning for family-style concerts. She proposed having Wednesday evening “Sounds of...
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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

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The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to replace the old 2012 Chevy Tahoe.Tailored Closet of Wixom for $33,000 to replace old worn out and chipped flooring at...
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