Category: Community Notices

Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

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Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The city welcomes her and looks forward to having the skill set she brings to our team,” Eggleston said. He said...
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Semi strikes 144th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131

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Traffic was backed up on northbound U.S.-131 Wednesday afternoon after a semi struck the 144th Avenue bridge. No one was hurt in the incident, but there was some debris and disappointed motorists. The Dorr Township Fire Department has reported thge MDOT has concluded its initial investigation and has decided to...
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Allegan, Barry counties survive a tornado warning

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A tornado warning for Allegan and Barry Counties was issued just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning specifically applied to northeastern Allegan County, southern Kent County and northwestern Barry County lasting a little less than a half hour. It was noted that...
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Hopkins FFA memorial for advisor Roy Miller May 5

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Hopkins FFA Alumni will be host for a Remembrance Memorial for longtime teacher and advisor Roy Miller at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5. The tribute to "The Man – The Icon - The Legacy" will be held at Comer Skinner’s FFA Museum, 3360 132nd Ave., Hopkin. Refreshments will be provided....
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Hopkins library and halls open house is Wednesday

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An open house has been scheduled in downtown Hopkins in order to unveil the new township hall and remodeled library and village hall.. A spokesperson said, “We are excited to invite the public in for an open house on Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. “See the new...
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Shug Counseling Services in Wayland adds therapist

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Amanda Cole is the newest therapist at Shug Counseling Services in downtown Wayland who will start with the service full time in May. “From the moment we met Amanda, we were impressed by her bright intelligence and her effortless ability to simplify intricate ideas into concepts accessible for children,” a...
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Former Martin Twp. Clerk working for City of Otsego

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Former Martin Township Clerk Denise (Dykstra) Merlau apparently has landed on her feet, After resigning her post with the township because she had to move, she has been hired to the permanent part-time position of utility billing specialist for the City of Otsego.  “I am so happy to arrive at...
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Man drowns in Leighton Township pond Sunday

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Authorities have reported the drowning of a local man Sunday evening in a pond on 143rd Avenue in Leighton Township. A neighbor called emergency personnel, saying the man was floating on the water in the pond about 20 feet from shore. Firefighters who responded had to dress in water rescue...
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Consumers Energy again postpones power outages

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The Consumers Energy planned power outages for Saturday, April 13, have been postponed again, this time because of the need for linemen to repair damages experienced Friday in a widespread wind storm. There is no word yet when the planned power outages will be implemented. When they return, they will...
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Gusty winds follow rains, cause scattered outages

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The rains subsided Friday, but high winds of between 40 and 50 miles per hour kicked in afterward, causing scattered power outages and the downing of tree limbs. This one at left made traveling on a rural back road somewhat challenging for motorists. The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department reported...
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