Month: August 2021

Celebration of life will be Monday for Donna Hakken

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Donna R. Hakken, age 88, died Sunday, Aug. 15. Sheis survived by her children Ruth (Douglas) Roosien, John (Susan) Hakken, Daniel (Lynda) Hakken, Timothy (Kellie) Hakken, Matthew (Amy) Hakken, Mary (Seishi) Okamoto, Andrew (Cara) Hakken; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Donna was born in Grand Rapids to Cora and John Hoogerhyde....
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Local public safety officials busy with crash, pursuit

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Area public safety officials were very busy Wednesday after noon because of a serious traffic crash just north of Wayland and the capture of a suspect on the southeast section of the city. One crash victim had to be air lifted via helicopter near Adams and Bender Roads in Thornapple...
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Leppinks to take over Dick’s Food Market on Sept. 13

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Officials with Dick's Market, which is closing next month after 66 years in business locally, have announced that Leppinks,  the new owners, will open its doors for the first time on Monday, Sept. 13. The Facebook post said, "As Dick's Market 'turns the page'... (owner) Steve Dutkiewicz is forever grateful to...
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All kids in grades K-6 must wear face masks to school

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Well, here we go again. Despite local school districts’ intentions to start the academic year in the classrooms with masks optional, the Allegan County Health Department Wednesday issued an order for all students in grades K-6 to wear them. The move is the result of a spike in Coronavirus cases...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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25 Years Ago — Aug. 19, 1996 The Hopkins Band, Circa 1933 Three Wayland Township property owners are asking to be annexed into the city to obtain water and sewer lines. They are sites near Wayland Union Schools, T & M Partners and Eleanor Marker. Leighton and Dorr Township officials...
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When the well is dry, we know the worth of water

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by Denise Dykstra I wrote a column for Townbroadcast, sent it off with the note “I’ll have more soon!” and basically jinxed myself. Tuesday night my 17-year-old son, 15-year-old son and I were outside watching the storm roll in.  It was dramatically cooler outside than in our non air conditioned...
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Service Saturday for Martin native Jean Voorhees, 87

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Martin native Jean Bernice Voorhees, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday Aug. 16, at Munson Medical Center. Jean was born on Sept. 24, 1933, to the late Henry and Grace (Tuinstra) Boss in Martin. After high school, she was employed at Keebler in Grand Rapids. On March 25, 1955, she...
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Dorr Plan Commission recommends self storage

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Planning Consultant. Nathan Mehmed reads survey results. The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended changing the local zoning ordinance to allow for an outdoor self-storage business to locate within the industrial district in the northeast end of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hiestand asked the commission to allow...
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Supreme Court justice to visit Allegan Dems picnic

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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein will be a special guest at 6:30 Tuesday evening at the Allegan County Democrats picnic at Pickle Street School Studio, 2980 134th Ave, Hopkins. A member  of the Bernstein family law practice, he was elected to the court in 2014.
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‘Return to Learn’ festivities begin school year with fun

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Wayland Union Schools' "Return to Learn" celebration at the high school parking lot Monday evening was hailed as a success, drawing good-sized crowds of people. Featured were food folks and fun, including carnival style rides, food booths and even a dunk tank with local dignitaries such as Superintendent Dr. Christina...
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