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Gun Lake Casino to double in size, add entertainment, dining
The Gun Lake Casino in summer 2017 the casino will be almost twice its current size, including a buffet restaurant, a high limit gaming room and a new Stage 131…
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Hilliards Park improvements OK’d by Hopkins Board
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night approved the expenditure of up to $6,000 for improvements at the Hilliards Park on 135th Avenue next to the General Store. The board had…
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Van Volkinburg, Ritz latest inductees for WHS Hall of Fame
Wayland Union High School students will be recognized for their academic achievement at the annual Scholastic Honors Night/Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at…
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Hopkins Twp. voters to face 2 ballot issues in primary
Hopkins Township voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will be faced with two financial ballot issues, for roads and for a new recycling agreement. The Township Board Monday night…
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Zondervans seek help from public in daughter’s health crisis
Wayland Board of Education member Pete Zondervan and his wife, Kristiana Kay, continue to deal with their daughter Kinsley's serious health issues since she was born last Sept. 3. Kinsley,…
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Watson Township to consider Johnsons’ planning bid
The Watson Township Board will evaluate a proposal from Tim Johnson of Main Street Planners to provide planning services for the township. Johnson, who re-started Main Street with his wife,…
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Watson Township adopts budget with healthy fund balance
The Watson Township Board adopted a balanced 2016-17 fiscal year budget of $218,850 in both revenue and expenditures after a public hearing Thursday night. Township Treasurer Sue Jones reported the…
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Watson Twp. sticks with dust control service at higher cost
EDITOR"S NOTE: The original story published last Thursday night reported an incorrect figure for the cost of paving 122nd Avenue. The total cost will be $483,780. The Watson Township Board…
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Distracted driving is growing problem causing traffic crashes
With more than 3,000 people killed nationwide in distracted-affected crashes in 2012, the Michigan State Police (MSP) seeks to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving. According to…
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WHS Robotics Team wins Rookie All-Star Award at districts
The Wayland Union High School Robotics Team received the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Robotic district championship competition Friday and Saturday at East Kentwood High School. The Woldcats also…