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Todd Henley has at least 3 more tries at breaking 16:00

As the late, great comedienne Gilda Radner used to say, “It’s always something.” Hopkins junior ace harrier Todd Henley took another stab at breaking the 16-minute barrier for a five-kilometer…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2018
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Funeral Monday for tribal activist Cindy Pigeon, 59

Cindy Pigeon, 59, died Wednesday, Oct. 10. Growing up, Cindy was a member of Salem Indian Mission. In recent years, she attended the United Church of Wayland. Cindy was the…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2018
Leighton FD adds its voice to radio pager problems
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Leighton FD adds its voice to radio pager problems

Martin Township certainly is not alone in its problems with the county's new radio pagers. Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston Thursday evening told the Township Board his firefighters are…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2018
Leighton seeks volunteers for special road committee
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Leighton seeks volunteers for special road committee

Leighton Township is looking for community volunteers to serve on a special road committee to help drum up support for funding building and paving local roads. Township Treasurer Char Troost…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2018
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Martin Fire Dept. grappling with issues with new radios

Martin Township Fire & Rescue has more than just passing a Nov. 6 millage request to deal with, according to Fire Chief Earl Wykstra. Wykstra told the Martin Township Board…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2018
Posted inFeatures

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 13, 1993 Word on the street is that an Allegan resident…
Posted by Editor October 10, 2018
Posted inCommunity Notices

WHS marching band earns Division I at district festival

The Wayland High School marching band earned an overall Division I rating, the highest, at the district festival at East Kentwood High School Tuesday evening. "So proud of our marching…
Posted by Editor October 10, 2018
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Hopkins grad Zach Harig returning to work at Fox 17

Hopkins High School graduate Zach Harig has signed an agreement with WXMI-Fox 17 in Grand Rapids as weekend sports anchor and reporter. "Ever since interning there in high school for…
Posted by Editor October 10, 2018
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Yes It Is, It’s True: We need real truth in advertising

Dry cleaning clerk: “That’’ll be five weeks, dearie.” Customer: “Five weeks? But the sign says ‘One Hour Cleaners.’” Clerk: “That’s just the name of the shop." — The Bonzo Dog Band,…
Posted by Editor October 9, 2018
Posted inCommunity Notices

Accident on U.S.-131 southbound damages van

Martin Township Fire & Rescue this morning cleared the scene of a traffic crash on southbound U.S.-131, involving this van. Authorities said traffic was backed up between 116th Avenue and…
Posted by Editor October 9, 2018

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