Plan Commission

Public hearing is Feb. 8 on Leighton air park proposal

January 27, 2023

Clark Galloway, co-developer of the Galloway Landings air park in Leighton Township has completed applications to expand the airport/ planned development by adding two more parcels; building a hangar with offices, kitchen, overnight sleeping areas, and lounge, and building a personal hangar. He also wants to turn the existing red...

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Deputy supervisor budget issue prompts Dorr debate

January 26, 2023

Digital Camera Dorr Township Trustee Chandler Stanton took Supervisor Jeff Miling to task Thursday evening for overspending on the budget for deputy supervisor. Stanton, during a budget review discussion, asked why the township is $7,774 over budget in paying Jim Martin, former township treasurer, for his duties in trying to...

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City approves child care, cannabis business requests

January 17, 2023

Special use permits for a day care business and the fifth retail cannabis outlet in the city were approved Tuesday night by the Wayland City Council. Both requests were recommended by the Planning Commission two weeks ago. The Woods submitted the special use permit request for a stand-alone building next...

Leighton purchase of old Moline school not done yet

January 12, 2023

The purchase of the former Moline Elementary school and property by Leighton Township isn’t really completed yet because there still is some cleanup to be done on the site. The Township Board intends to have the building and property cleaned up and is holding up the escrow fund for seller...

Denise Dykstra elevated to Martin Twp. Clerk’s post

January 11, 2023

Denise Dykstra COVER PHOTO: Denise Dykstra (right) is administered the oath of office Jan. 3 as clerk by Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep while Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer looks on. The appointment of Denise Dykstra to the post of Martin Township Clerk surprised virtually nobody. Dykstra, who actually won her appointment...

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Fifth cannabis store may be coming soon to Wayland

January 10, 2023

The Wayland Best Western Hotel will get a new neighbor if the latest cannabis store is approved. A fifth retail cannabis business in the City of Wayland earned a recommendation Tuesday evening from the City Planning Commission, which also gave its blessing to a child care business in the Wildflower...

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City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance

January 2, 2023

New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by a 4-2 count. There may be a silver lining to supporters, as city officials are being encouraged to come up...

Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd

December 30, 2022

(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd, whom Townbroadcast called Wayland's "Iron Lady." She was 94. Born March 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. and...

City Council approves 4 special use permit requests

December 19, 2022

Bret Butler (left) and Brian Sikkema explain the special use request from University of Michigan West Health Center. The Wayland City Council Monday night approved four requests for special use permits for new businesses in the community. Included among them were proposals for three marijuana retail businesses and the new...

Leighton Township to take over old school site Dec. 26

December 15, 2022

The Leighton Township Board plans to take possession of the former Happy Camper business Dec. 26 after the current occupant of the old Moline Elementary School vacates the building Dec. 22. The board, which used $650,000 in federal America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to buy the old school from...

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