Public Safety – Page 2

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

September 27, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 28, 1998 Globe Editor Nila Aamoth, in her weekly Soapbox, declared, “Most of the elected officials who serve in local government are our friends and neighbors. They are honest straightforward, well-meaning...

Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17

September 19, 2023

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 have been working on the issue for several months, but finally decided to take it before the public next month....

Public safety personnel invited to luncheon Sept. 11

August 16, 2023

The Green Acres assisted living facility at 298 Kay Lane in Wayland will offer local police, fire, EMT and 911 dispatch personnel an appreciation lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. Whether on or off duty, the public safety employees are invited. A spokesperson for Green Acres said,...

Another crash at 4th St. and 135th Ave. reported

August 9, 2023

A traffic crash occurred Wednesday morning at the intersection of 4th Street and 135th Avenue east of Wayland in Wayland Township. The corner for a long time has been regarded as hazardous because the view on 4th Street of 135th is partially obscured. An electronic warning sign was placed at...

Mock disaster drill put together in Martin Village

May 5, 2023

Area fire departments and other public safety personnel Friday were in Martin to stage a "mock disaster" program that included students and staff from Martin schools. They were simulating a situation that supposedly occurred near the high school, and teacher was one of those who did not survive the crash....

We must set in motion a chain reaction for schools

April 25, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We must set in motion the chain reaction that starts with approval of a new high school swimming pool. A “yes” vote for the May 2 bond proposal also will cause needed renovations...

Community Notices

Wayland Schools to hire resource officer in August

March 28, 2023

Wayland Union Schools will have a half-time school resource officer beginning with the next academic year. Assistant Supt. For Finances and Operations Patricia Velie outlined the program Monday night for the Wayland City Council. Schools will use a school resource officer (SRO) grant from the Michigan State Police for the...

Dorr Twp. soon may have gravel mining ordinance

March 21, 2023

Lori Castello Dorr Township soon may have a local ordinance regulating gravel mining operations and another permitting use of conditional rezoning. Township Zoning Administrator Lori Castello of Professional Code Inspections walked the Dorr Planning Commission through explanations of the two moves, which will lead to a public hearing on the...

Editorial

Local control issue actually reveals a 2-edged sword

February 26, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The persistent and ancient issue of local control is a two-edged sword. Local control on one hand can be an essential policy because people who live here know best what’s needed and prudent....

Leighton Plan Commission denies GRI Moline rezoning

February 9, 2023

Township Engineer Tricia Anderson and Township Attorney Cliff Bloom answered a lot of question Wednesday night. Prospects for a massive residential and light industrial-office development on the east side of Division were dealt a temporary setback Wednesday from the Leighton Township Planning Commission. GRI-Moline, LLC, is seeking rezoning of property...

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