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Hopkins Schools’ sinking fund renewal approved
The Hopkins Public Schools' request for renewal of the site sinking fund levy of 1.6 mills was approved in a special election Tuesday by a vote of 852 to 758.…
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Allegan County’s COVID-19 numbers at 116 as of May 4
The Allegan County Health Department reported 116 cases of county residents testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus as of this morning, Tuesday, May 5. There still are two reports of…
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Is a Pronto Pup franchise coming to Gun Lake?
The Gun Lake area is abuzz with the potential news of the arrival of a Pronto Pup hot dog eatery locating near Sam's Landing on March Road. Word on the…
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Dorr pickup truck driver involved in fatal crash
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…
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Martin to honor Class of 2020 at football field Friday
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.…
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Second COVID-19 death reported in Allegan County
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…
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Dahlia City Floral & Gifts downtown is calling it quits
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…
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Students’ meals programs continue for local schools
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…
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Allegan County reports 61 COVID-19 cases, 1st death
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,"…
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Coronavirus claims another victim — Hopkins reunion
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…