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City of Wayland seeks Plan Commission, ZBA members

August 8, 2018

The City of Wayland seems to be running short of people serving on public boards and commissions and the City Council will not expand with the Nov. 6 general election. There will be only three candidates for three open positions in the Nov. 6 Wayland City Council election. Joe Kramer was...

Watson citizen opposes gravel mining without a permit

August 2, 2018

Karen Fifelski The Watson Township Planning Commission will receive a request Wednesday, Sept. 26, from the Adrianson/Smith gravel mining operation to renew its permit, but citizen Karen Fifelski wants to know why it has been allowed to continue without permission. Fifelski, well known in the area as an environmentalist, appeared...

I recommend a ‘no’ vote on Leighton Twp. airstrip proposal

July 29, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I recommend a "no" vote in the Aug. 7 primary on the proposal to improve the airstrip in Leighton Township. I sincerely believe developer Clark Galloway and the Leighton Township Board did everything legally...

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....

Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race

July 17, 2018

Don Wickstra ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor The 26th District State Senate primary contest Aug. 7 will feature candidates who have played musical chairs to game the term limits system that has plagued Michigan politics for 22 years. Term...

Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment

July 17, 2018

Larry Dolegowski Larry's back. A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board resulted in the reappointment of Larry Dolegowski to the Planning Commission, to a seat he's held for more than 20 years. The board had the meeting a half hour before the Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening in order...

Carpenter, millwright training center work progressing

July 16, 2018

The West Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters training center at 700 Reno Drive is nearing completion at its site just south of General RV. The center, approved unanimously a year ago by the Wayland City Planning Commission will serve as a training school for carpenters and millwrights, employing 20 people and...

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...

Service July 21 for Road Commissioner Bob Kaarlie

July 13, 2018

Allegan County Road Commissioner Robert Thor “Bob” Kaarlie, 77, of Allegan, died Monday, July 9, at Allegan General Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1940 in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of Thor and Anna Mae (Clark) Kaarlie and was the husband of Donna (Shidler) Kaarlie. Throughout his working life,...

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...

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