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Leighton Twp. still experiencing evidence of growing pains

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It’s been obvious for some time that Leighton Township has been experiencing growth, but some of it brings negative consequences as well. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday evening told board colleagues there were nine requests for building permits in July for a total of $1.7 million in value. For...
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Jaci Bultsma appointed new Leighton Treasurer

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Jaci Bultsma Jaci Bultsma has been appointed new Leighton Township Treasurer, succeeding veteran Char Troost, who announced her resignation last month. Bultsma, who will begin duties in the first week of April, has lived in Leighton Township for the past 30 years. A graduate of South Christian High School she...
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Hang in there folks! We’ll get a respite after Tuesday

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Unless you've been on vacation in Mars for the last couple of months, you know Tuesday is the day for the primary election in Michigan. We can breathe a sigh of relief after that...
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Leighton worries 1 mill is not enough for local roads

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The Leighton Township Board is looking at a chip seal and fog coat this year for 144th Avenue east of Kalamazoo Avenue, but worries have surfaced about adequate funding for local roads in the future. The township also is considering work on 137th Avenue from Kalamazoo to Division this year,...
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Dorr Citizens’ Road Committee has 1st public forum on vote

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The Dorr Township Citizens’ Road Committee Wednesday evening held the first of two planned public forums on the road millage issue that will be on the ballot in the special election May 5. The forums are designed to hear opinions from the general public and to provide voters with information....
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