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Service in Hopkins next Tuesday for Penny Jo Fuss

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Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan. Though Penny’s last couple years were a struggle with her dementia diagnosis, she was loved deeply through the end. You...
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Community Notices

WHS band’s Parent Performance called off by heat, weather

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The Wayland High School band's Parent Performance, sc heduled for 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, has been called off because of inclement weather and heat. All athletic contests and practices were canceled as well.
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Four-way stop begins for 2nd St. and 108th Ave.

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There are new stop signs installed as of today (Tuesday, Aug. 27) at 108th Avenue and 2nd Street/East Paris in Leighton Township. Allegan County Road Commission crews have been installing the signs on Second Street to creat a four-way stop. Authorities ask motorists to use caution if traveling in this...
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Obituaries

Former Wayland man dies at 85 in East Grand Rapids

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Ronald Leo Gulch Sr., 85, died at his home in East Grand Rapids Sunday, Aug. 25. Ron Sr. enjoyed watching sports, especially the Lions and Tigers. Ron served his country in the United States Army. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. He will be...
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Community Notices

Vacant barn fire summons 4 area departments

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A barn fire at a farm on 14th Street late Monday afternoon required four area fire departments to handle the blaze. Authorities said the vacant 40x60-feet barn was being remodeled. The Dorr, Leighton, Byron Center and Wayland departments were summoned. Further details were not available.
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Articles

Security matters dominate Wayland school board discussions

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The Wayland Union School District may be in for an updated security system in the near future, the school board learned Monday evening. It was noted by board members and a representative that the current system, just like at other districts, may not be meeting more modern needs in case...
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Community Notices

Heat and storm warnings issued for Allegan County residents

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Allegan County Emergency personnel are warning about prospects for severe weather Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Risks for storms - Best chance for storms and severe weather will occur Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. - All of the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan is in the risk area for severe weather....
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Lady Clippers 1st and 2nd in first 2 cross meets

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The Martin girls’ varsity cross-country team has won one meet and finished second in another thus far this season. The Lady Clippers took first in the Jim Carey Early Bird Invitational at Lawrence Friday, Aug. 16. Sophomore distance running sensation Veyda Conley was medalist with a time of 21:03.4 on...
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Columns

Load the cookie gun for peanut crinkles throwback treat

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by Kathy Hamman Miller I found a Cookie Gun! Let’s make Peanut Crinkles. I remembered these as being a thin, rich and tasty cookie Grandma made that had a very nice peanut butter flavor. I’m sure you could use a small scoop to make these too. Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut...
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Viking girls 7th, boys 10th in midnight C-C meet

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The Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team opened its 2024 season with a reasonably successful performance at the “Under the Lights” meet at the South Christian athletic complex, taking seventh place among 16 teams with 229 team points. The Viking boys, under second-year coach John Wamhoff, finished 10th among the 20...
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