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Hopkins Library remodel project is nearly complete

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The Hopkins Public Library has been closed to accommodate the library's extension and remodeling by the township. The Township Board, which used to meet in the library, now has its sessions inside the addition that stretches from the library to the township/village building. The Township Board already has had several...
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Wayland robotics team takes 1st in GVSU contest

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The Wayland High School robotics team #6090 Saturday brought home the gold at the First Robotics West Michigan competition at Grand Valley State University. The local group, coached by Rod Killips, also received the Gracious Professionalism Award! The Wayland team won the state championship a year ago and earned a...
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Salem Twp. seeks letters of support for pickleball grant

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Salem Township Supervisor said the township is working on a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passport Grant for pickleball courts for the Salem Township Park. Letters of support are encouraged and very much appreciated. He is asking area residents to send letters by email to secretary@salemtownship.org or mail letters to...
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Wayland robotics unit wins an industrial design award

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The Wayland Wildcats First Robotics #6090 squad was picked to be on Alliance #3 at Saturday's tournament. The local unit didn't end up making it to the final match but played really well today and won the Industrial Design Award, according to pround parent Tonya Lyons, whose husband, Mark, is...
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Hopkins robotics team wins St. Joseph contest

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Congratulations to the robotics team from Hopkins High school, which again built a great robot to play the game challenge this year. The Vikings competed at and won the St. Joseph District Event Saturday, March 9. They were undefeated in 17 matches, won the Innovation in Controls award, and are...
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Two Wayland school bands earn 1st division ratings

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The Wayland seventh grade band and high school band Tuesday received first division (superior) ratings from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) spring festival, which was held for the first time in Wayland, at the Fine Arts Center. The eighth grade band earned a second...
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Driver in critical condition after vehicle catches fire

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The driver of a vehicle that caught fire in Hopkins Township Tuesday night has been listed in critical condition in the hospital. The motorist, who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital by firefighters after first responders found the vehicle on fire on 129th Avenue near 12th...
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Deputy Rairigh earns life saving award in ceremony

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Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Rairigh recieved a Life Saving Award in a recent ceremony at the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Rairigh was dispatched to a residence in Wayland Township in reference to a woman not breathing. He arrived and observed CPR being performed by her husband. He confirmed no...
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Community Notices

K of C ‘Tootsie Roll’ drive to be held March 22, 23 and 24

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The families of the Shower of Roses Knights of Columbus Council in Hilliards will be participating in the 49th annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise money for the mentally impaired. The K of C families will be present next weekend, March 22, 23 and 24, will be present at Hardings...
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Dorr historical library Then & Now hours restored

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The Then & Now Genealogical and Historical Library in downtown Dorr has reinstated its regular hours. The service will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Then & Now operated this past winter only on Wednesdays, but now...
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