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GoFundMe to help liver cancer victim with surgery costs
Betty Berg of Wayland has had to resort to a GoFundMe campaign to help fund her upcoming surgery for Stage 4 liver cancer. She was told in February 2024 she…
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WHS is host for ‘job fair’ for grades 10-12
(Photos courtesy of Olivia Stein) Wayland Union High School was host for a job fair for current 10th through 12th grade students Wednesday, April 30, in the high school auxiliary…
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Hopkins band wins top ratings in state event
The Hopkins High School Band was awarded first division ratings from all three adjudicators at the State Band Festival April 23 in class C competition. This is the 14th year…
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High winds make fire danger even worse
High winds continue area fire danger warnings. The Leighton Township Fire Department today issued this statement: "We are still in a red flag area as 'very high' fire danger in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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.
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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…