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WHS grad a legislative staffer in Mich. Senate

Dahlia Terry, eldest daughter of Jesse and Patricia Terry of Wayland, has been selected to work as a member of the legislative staff for the Michigan Senate. A graduate of…

Editor April 28, 2025

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Wayland Farmers Market season opens

The Wayland Farmers Market opened for the 2025 season Saturday morning to cool, but pleasant weather. Market Manager Angeline Latondress said the booths will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from…

Editor April 26, 2025

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Traffic incidents keep rescue personnel busy

Multiple traffic accidents on the U.S. 131 expressway on the northbound and southbound lanes near Plainwell and Martin caused vehicles to slow to a stand still Friday. Martin Fire and…

Editor April 26, 2025

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Grey Castello named Hopkins top firefighter

Not only was Grey Castello recognized as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year for the Hopkins Area Fire Department, he recently took it upon himself to upgrade his medical license. …

Editor April 22, 2025

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Tech Vikes wins silver medal in world robotics

The Hopkins Tech Vikes Robotics team is bringing home a silver medal for its second-place finish and the title of division finalist at the world competition in Houston, TX.

Editor April 21, 2025

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Man who fired gun in Dorr eludes sheriff’s officers

A man accused of recklessly firing a gun in Dorr Township was able to elude authorities Friday. Allegan County Sheriff's deputies said they were summoned to a home on 21st…

Editor April 18, 2025

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Dorr Twp. Library to welcome 19 authors

Dorr Township Library will welcome 19 Michigan authors—including several from the local area—in its second annual Author Fair from 2 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, April 24. Featured will be…

Editor April 17, 2025

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WHS adds 3 more to Alumni of Year roster

Robyn Robinson, Coralee Miller and Joe Kramer are this year's recipients of the Alumni of the Year awards at Wayland High School. They were presented with their plaques Tiuesday night…

Editor April 15, 2025

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Tech Vikes qualify for world championships

It is official, the Hopkins High School Tech Vikes are competing at the World Championship! At the States competition, the team ended qualifiers ranked No. 1 on their field. "It…

Editor April 15, 2025

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Yankee Springs rescue boat helps parasailer

The Rescue 3 unit at Gun Lake gots its first workout for 2025 season over the weekend when Yankee Springs Township firefighters responded to a report of a parasailer hung…

Editor April 15, 2025