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Hopkins students qualify for state HOSA competition

Allegan Tech Center Health program students from Hopkins who competed in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition Nov. 22 Lily Clark - Health Career Display, Taylor Augustine…

Editor November 27, 2019

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Allegan County now offers Smart 9-1-1 info service

Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Allegan County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1…

Editor November 26, 2019

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Pine Street Elementary’s robotics team is a ‘Rising Star’

Pine Street Elementary's robotics team Saturday, Nov. 23, took part in the FIRST Lego League qualifier held at Grandville High School and received the Rising Star Award. This award recognizes…

Editor November 26, 2019

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1980 cold case murder suspect arrested at Burnips gas station

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department and troopers from the Michigan State Police Friday arrested a 70-year-old Salem Township man in connection with a murder in Norfolk, Va., in 1980.…

Editor November 22, 2019

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More vehicle break-ins reported: this time in City of Wayland

The Wayland Police Department is warning all area citizens to lock their cars and trucks on their property every night. A Facebook posting from the department said today, "Looks like…

Editor November 20, 2019

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Late harvest means combines involved in more accidents

The Hopkins Area Fire Department this past weekend responded to a truck vs. combine accident. Both drivers were out of the vehicles and walking around when firefighters arrived on scene.…

Editor November 19, 2019

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All WHS debate team members finish in top 13 at Ionia tourney

The Wayland High School debate team had all 13 team members finish among the top 13 at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League at Ionia High School Wednesday. They were Anabelle…

Editor November 14, 2019

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Perceived juvenile threat against Wayland school thwarted early

A perceived threat of violence against Wayland Union Schools was thwarted before it could be taken seriously Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Sheriff Frank Baker, in a prepared statement, said,…

Editor November 13, 2019

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Wayland, Hopkins have somber observances of Veterans Day

Pine Street Elementary in Wayland had its annual observance of Veterans Day this morning with an assembly. Meanwhile, somewhere in Hopkins is this quiet reminder of those who served the…

Editor November 11, 2019

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Lori Castello at Hopkins home recovering from heart attack

Lori Castello had a heart attack Monday evening, Nov. 4, and underwent double bypass surgery. She will have a lengthy recovery period. A Meal Train campaign (somewhat like a Go…

Editor November 11, 2019