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City of Wayland seeks Plan Commission, ZBA members
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.…
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Watson citizen opposes gravel mining without a permit
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…
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I recommend a ‘no’ vote on Leighton Twp. airstrip proposal
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…
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Ludwig seems to have more savvy for 80th District
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…
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Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race
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…
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Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment
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…
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Carpenter, millwright training center work progressing
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…
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New city manager doesn’t appreciate local ‘fake news’
"Fake News" and the rumor mill sometimes can get local, and it's just as ugly as on the national scene. Just ask Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston. Eggleston told the…
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Service July 21 for Road Commissioner Bob Kaarlie
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…
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Village Green Apartments project site plan approved
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…