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Celebration of life for Joan Riksen Saturday
Hopkins native Joan Riksen, 85, died Thursday, March 13. She was born in Hopkins July 26, 1939, to Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. She graduated from Hopkins High School in…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 20, 2000 Wildlife specialist Lori Neely was photographed on the front…
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Two Hopkins students win teen artist awards
Hopkins Middle School students Skyler Cervantes and Sydney Gulper was been announced as winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing regional artwork competition. Their entries have qualified them as two…
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SUV driver killed in Leighton Twp. crash
Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities say they believe speed was a factor in a fatal traffic crash Monday night in Leighton Township. Deputies said a serious crash was called in at…
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You can make pizza in a crock pot, honestly
You really can make pizza in a crock pot! Great for making your favorite food the easiest way. Customize your recipe by adding your favorites. Just remember to saute your…
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City shoots down housing plans for now
Artist's rendition of new housing. The Wayland City Council Monday night severely wounded, but did not kill Gun Lake Investments’ plans for a residential development at the former Cars2Go used…
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Two Wayland teams place in OM contest
Two teams from Wayland Union Schools competed in the Odyssey of the Mind state competition at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The high school team (shown above) placed third in…
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WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest
The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 wrapped up its first competition this past weekend at Muskegon Orchard View High School. Though the Wildcats had some connection troubles in the…
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The late Bob Bender proved 1-party system
Bob Bender When I saw and read the obituary this past week for former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, some interesting memories and revelations came flooding back. Bob Bender…
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King & I: Heading for primitive camping
This week the boys participated in a history program, “Walk Through the American Revolution,” at their school. The program is provided by the California Weekly Explorer program. The two-and-a-half hour…