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Blustery winds wreak havoc with power, downed trees
Wednesday proved to be an interesting and troubling weather day in West Michigan, thanks to high winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour, and at times up to 60…
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Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award
Dorr kindergarten teacher Danielle LaJoye has been named a recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan State Lottery. Shown with her is Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt. LaJoye…
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Unhappy residents vent about Cuddy Drain project
The Cuddy Drain project that includes both Allegan and Barry counties was the target of a lot of criticism at the Wayland Township Board meeting Tuesday night. However, presenter and…
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Developers withdraw request for Selkirk Lake campground
Developers of a proposed expanded campground at Selkirk Lake have withdrawn their request for rezoning. Members of the Wayland Township Board were informed of the decision Tuesday night at their…
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Ranger Rick: The deplorables have brought U.S. a new day
Now that the political dust has somewhat settled, and with all the consternation and hand-wringing by the Democrats about Donald Trump’s win, they are still asking themselves “what the hell…
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Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points
Martin opened district basketball tournament play Monday night with a 63-43 victory over Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. The triumph lifted the Clippers' season record to 12-9 overall and into the district semifinals…
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Gofundme page established for Johnny Kerley, 41
Johnny Kerley Jr., age 41, of Hopkins, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3. He is survived by his children Gavin and Landri Kerley, his father John (Florence) Kerley Sr., his…
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Dorr, Hopkins Library Director Natalie Bazan leaving
Natalie Bazan is resigning her directorship positions at the Hopkins District Library and the Dorr Township Library. But the big question, yet unanswered, is where and when is she going?…
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City action on East Maple assessment roll postponed
The Wayland City Council held a public hearing Monday night on the special assessments for sidewalks in the East Maple Street project, but had to postpone officially approving the assessment…
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Wildcats cruise in tourney opening round vs. Hopkins
Hopkins gamely put up a scrap for awhile against Wayland in the opening round of the district basketball tournament Monday night, but in the end the state’s ninth-ranked Wildcats proved…