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Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds

COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able…

Editor November 2, 2023

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DPE Ventures granted site plan approval for addition

Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan for an addition at DPE Ventures, 4678 Division, just north of LKQ. The company, which manufactures new…

Editor October 17, 2023

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ITC granted site plan for downsizing building

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave its approval to a proposed site plan from the Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (ITC) at 801 S. Main St. ITC, which manufactures…

Editor October 10, 2023

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Hopkins Township plays musical chairs to fill seat

Sandra Morris The Hopkins Township Board played some musical chairs Monday night to fill a vacancy. In the wake of the resignation of Sandra Morris as treasurer, Clerk Eric Alberta…

Editor October 9, 2023

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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins.…

Editor October 7, 2023

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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South…

Editor October 2, 2023

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Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance. The commission and Professional Code Inspections…

Editor September 19, 2023

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Dorr Plan Commission gives OK to Core & Main

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave the green light to construction supply distributor by approving a site plan request for a parcel to the immediate east of the…

Editor September 19, 2023

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WAEMS still intact despite members’ pullout rumors

The Wayland Area Emergency Services Board for the second time in a year is dealing with and calming rumors that some municipalites are abandoning ship. WAEMS, a non-profit supported by…

Editor September 14, 2023

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Martin deputy clerk resigns in aftermath of Proposal 2

The suddenly unpopular Proposal 2 election law passed nearly a year ago by Michigan voters now has wreaked havoc in Martin Township as well. Township Clerk Jennifer Wharton Wednesday night…

Editor September 13, 2023