Muskegon Casino Backers Applaud Wayland Casino Decision

The chief for a Indian tribe looking to put a casino in Muskegon County applauded U.S. Supreme Court action seeming to pave the way for another tribe's casino in Wayland.

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Ogema Larry Romanelli -- a Fruitport Township resident -- heralded the Supreme Court's denial of an appeal of a case seeking to block the Wayland casino of the Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians.

"We are pleased that our sister tribe has taken a major step forward towards completion of their dreams for economic development," Romanelli said in a prepared statement. "We wish them well."

For the complete story, please see Dave Alexander Tribal leader eyeing Muskegon casino applauds ruling, The Muskegon Chronicle, January 22, 2009.