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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(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,…
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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…
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Public safety personnel invited to luncheon Sept. 11
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.…
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Another crash at 4th St. and 135th Ave. reported
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…
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Mock disaster drill put together in Martin Village
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…
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We must set in motion a chain reaction for schools
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…
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Wayland Schools to hire resource officer in August
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…
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Dorr Twp. soon may have gravel mining ordinance
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…
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Local control issue actually reveals a 2-edged sword
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…
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Leighton Plan Commission denies GRI Moline rezoning
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…