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Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

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Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"
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Community Notices

City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

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The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be noted that as this is Michigan, every snowfall event can be different. Things such as timing, wind conditions, temperatures, etc....
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Hopkins Junior High FFA team qualifies for regionals

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The Hopkins Junior High conduct of meeting team members came in first place in the FFA districts Wednesday and now are headed to regionals in two weeks (Feb. 7) at Cassopolis. Other district FFA results: Creed Speaking: Ivy Belden, second place Gold, Bella Brown, third place Silver. Extemporaneous Speaking: Chase...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 25, 1999 Goble Messer, a Wayland Township resident, has threatened to start a recall of Supervisor Jose Blanco and Clerk Bev Taylor if they don’t stop bickering and resolve the lockout...
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Each Wayland school board member receives a book

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January is School Board Recognition Month, and to honor Wayland school board members, a book was presented to each of them during the board meeting Monday, Jan. 22. These dedicated books will be available in the school libraries for students to enjoy.
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Wayland Dollar General roof collapses, makes mess

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The roof above the Dollar General store in downtown Wayland collapsed late Tuesday night under the strain of excess snow and ice in recent storms. Crews were on the scene for cleanup Wednesday morning. The building in the 100 block of West Superior Street once was the location for Nickel's...
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Ben Vezzetti’s funeral is Monday here, Feb. 17 in UP

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Benjamin Joseph Vezzetti, age 82 of Wayland, died Friday morning, Jan. 19. He was born Oct. 1, 1941, in Ontonagon, MI, the son of Egedio A. and Margaret G. (O’Connell) Vezzetti of Greenland, MI. Ben graduated from Mass City High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 years...
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WHS grad breaks Grace College record in long jump

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Breanna Hyde, 2023 graduate of Wayland High School, set the Grace College (Ind.) school record in the long jump Saturday, Jan. 13 at the 24 West 5 Event Challenge indoor meet by leaping 5.30 meters, or 17 feet, 4.5 inches. Hyde also was an outstanding performer for Wayland during her...
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Community Notices

WHS Alumni Hall of Fame nominees deadline March 1

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Wayland Union Schools is seeking input for the 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame.  Nominate a candidate for consideration by filling out the Google Form. Deadline for submitting nominations is at 2:30 p.m. March 1. Nomination Criteria: Nominees must be a graduate of Wayland Union High School.Individual must have made an important contribution to Wayland...
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Services set at Byron Center church for Daniel Calkins

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Daniel Calkins, age 72, of Wayland, died Saturday, Jan. 20. Dan loved spending time with friends, golfing, camping and racing, but most important, spending time with family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Calkins; children Kristy Calkins, Keith (Kelli) Calkins; grandchildren Emily, Samantha, and Isabella Johnson,...
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