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Dorr pickup truck driver involved in fatal crash

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A 42-year-old Dorr man was involved in a fatal traffic crash Thursday in Overisel Township that killed a 64-year-old Byron Center woman. Troopers from Michigan State Police said the crash occurred at the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 40th Street southeast of Zeeland, at about 2:40 p.m.  Authorities said the...
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Martin to honor Class of 2020 at football field Friday

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Martin High School seniors (Class of 2020) will be honored at 8:20 p.m. at the high school football stadium, where lights will come on and stay lit for 20 minutes. Seniors will line the west end of the football stadium and stay in their cars, practicing social distancing. Parents, staff...
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Second COVID-19 death reported in Allegan County

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Allegan County has had 95 positive COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, April 29, and the Health Department has announced the second death of the disease. There are a total of 13 individuals recovered, based on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services definition. Continue to check back for reliable...
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Dahlia City Floral & Gifts downtown is calling it quits

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Dahlia City Floral is closing its doors at 120 S. Main St., in downtown Wayland. A Facebook post today said, "It is with a heavy heart I am announcing that I will not be reopening Dahlia City Floral. Between not finding help, the virus and our so-called governor I am...
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Students’ meals programs continue for local schools

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Wayland school officials reported serving 800 students meals on a pickup basis in the wake of school closures because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Meals are provided on a drive-by basis on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the middle school, Dorr Elementary, Hunter's...
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Allegan County reports 61 COVID-19 cases, 1st death

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Meat packing plants such as JBS near Plainwell present challenges during the current COVID-19 crisis. The Allegan County Health Department today announced the first death of COVID-19 within its borders. "It is with great sadness today that we report the first death related to COVID-19," the department's web site indicated....
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Coronavirus claims another victim — Hopkins reunion

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The Hopkins High School Alumni Association has decided to cancel its annual reunion scheduled this year for Saturday, June 20, at the high school cafeteria. Treasurer Robert Hennip said the association members, led by President Susan Blank, met April 20 and decided against having the event because it very likely...
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60 Plainwell meat packing plant employees have virus

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WOOD-TV News 8 this afternoon has reported that the JBS meat packing plant had 60 of its employees test positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The plant, which employs more than 1,000 people and is located on 11th Street in Gun Plain Township, has reopened today after five dozen tested positive...
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FFA alums, Sue Sebright decontaminate Hopkins FD

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The Hopkins Area Fire Department is extending appreciation to Sue Sebright, the Hopkins FFA Alumni and Sebright Products for coming to the stations and decontaminating trucks and gear. She came on behalf of the Hopkins FFA Alumni with some cleaning machines donated for use by Sebright Products to help reduce...
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COVID-19 cases in county now at 41, but no deaths

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The Allegan County Health Department has reported the county has 41 positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. There have been no deaths reported. Terms to know: PUI: Person Under Investigation. Testing has been collected from these individuals. Tests not Collected: Healthcare provider cancelled testing. Total...
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