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Supreme Court finally ends suit against Gun Lake Casino

Officials at the Gun Lake Casino and of the Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatmis are breathing a sigh of relief today. The long legal war against their existence is officially…
Posted by Editor February 27, 2018
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Traffic is Dorr residential development’s biggest problem

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. • "I moved out here to get away from the city." • "Not in…
Posted by Editor February 25, 2018
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Gun Lake Tribe ends contract with Stations Casinos

The Gun Lake Tribe announced today that its contract with Station Casinos LLC to manage the Gun Lake Casino expired Tuesday, Feb. 6, pursuant to federal Indian gaming law limiting…
Posted by Editor February 7, 2018
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Watson medical pot dispensary ordinance in trouble?

A proposal to draft an ordinance permitting marijuana dispensaries in Watson Township may be in trouble. The Township Board Thursday evening received more public input in opposition to crafting local…
Posted by Editor February 1, 2018
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Local tax issues are complicated

“My goal is to cut government in half in 25 years, to get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub.” — Grover Norquist Columnist…
Posted by Editor January 25, 2018
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Let’s not forget an interim manager who did a terrific job

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Before he rides off into the sunset, many of us should take a little…
Posted by Editor January 22, 2018
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Leighton has no interest in pot dispensaries ordinance

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to opt out of developing any ordinance permitting medical marijuana dispensaries. The 4-0 vote was taken after a discussion of the…
Posted by Editor January 11, 2018
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Prosecutor seeks open Circuit Judge’s position

Word at the Martin Township Board meeting Wednesday night was that it's a solid bet that Allegan County Prosecutor Roberts Kengis will be the next Allegan County Circuit Court Judge.…
Posted by Editor January 10, 2018
Your hometown paper isn’t just for Wayland folks
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Your hometown paper isn’t just for Wayland folks

To the editor: Let’s discuss the Townbroadcast and its grounding in the five communities and surrounding areas. A few years ago, this newspaper was named the Wayland Townbroadcast and it…
Posted by Editor January 8, 2018
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Watson marijuana issue prompts standing room only

Not long ago, the Watson Township Board indicated a serious and well-attended meeting was sorely needed to gain public opinion about moving forward in crafting a local ordinance permitting medial…
Posted by Editor January 4, 2018

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