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Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they…
Posted by Editor May 17, 2023
Posted inObituaries

Memorial service Friday for Donna Wicks of Hopkins

Donna Marie Wicks, 92, of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 11, at University of Michigan West Hospital. Born April 8, 1931, in Burnips, she was the daughter of the late Pearl…
Posted by Editor May 17, 2023
Posted inObituaries

Celebration of life will be Saturday for Kristin Wells

Kristine “Kristin” Renee Wells, age 58, died at her home in Shelbyville Wednesday, May 10. Kristin enjoyed crafting, listening to the radio, spending time with her family, and especially spending…
Posted by Editor May 17, 2023
Posted inObituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Ronald VanVolkinburg, 67

Ronald Duane VanVolkinburg, 67, of Wayland, died Tuesday, May 16. Ron cultivated his natural talent for auto body work at an early age and soon it became his favorite hobby.…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
Posted inSports

‘Cats middle school track team wins Otsego Relays

The Wayland Middle School track team Tuesday captured first place in the eight-team Otsego Relays. Coach Jennifer Antel, who also is Wayland's mayor, reported that every member of the squad…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
Posted inSports

Coach Cheri Ritz captures 1,000th softball victory

Wayland softball coach Cheri Ritz was inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2020 after scoring her 900th career victory. She now has…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
Posted inSports

Hopkins’ Silver title hopes dashed by Calvin Christian

Its seems as though the O-K Silver Conference softball championship almost always comes down to Calvin Christian vs. Hopkins. The Lady Vikings Tuesday dropped both ends of a doubleheader with…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
Sustainable business park getting closer to a reality
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Sustainable business park getting closer to a reality

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening voted 6-0 to recommend final approval for a mixed zoning planned unit development request for the sustainable business park. The move was just…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
O-K Gold Conference gains 4 schools, loses 4 schools
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O-K Gold Conference gains 4 schools, loses 4 schools

The O-K Gold Conference in the academic year 2024-25 will welcome four new schools and bid four others adieu. Staying in the Gold will be Wayland, South Christian, Middleville Thornapple…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023
Posted inCommunity Notices

Hopkins schools get bags, buckets for emergencies

Each class at Hopkins High School and Middle School now will be equipped with a "go bucket” to provide everything needed in case of an extended lockdown in emergency situations.…
Posted by Editor May 16, 2023

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