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Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals

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Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking:  Ivy Belden - third place, alternate to state. • JH Speaking:  Leah Jablonski - second place, advancing to state. • GH...
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WHS girls’ hoops games halted after ref heart attack

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The Wayland girls’ basketball junior varsity and varsity games at Cedar Springs Tuesday evening were postponed. An attendee reported that a referee of the jayvee contest collapsed on the floor with a heart attack, clearing athletes and officials. Jessy Terry of Wayland indicated that Wildcat player Dacey Schaefer’s grandfather, school...
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WHS grad killed, brother injured in Fla. traffic crash

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Word has been received of the death of Wayland High School graduate Rick Middleton, 73, in a bizarre traffic crash Thursday, Feb. 1, near Ocala, Fla. Middleton was riding in his truck in Marion County when it was struck by an SUV stolen from a sheriff’s deputy by Kendra Dalyn...
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Local Food Truck program serves increasing numbers

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The Feeding America Food Truck this past year has services greatly increased numbers of food insecure people. Food Truck Program Chair Coleen Young said in 2022, an approximate average of 80 families per month were handled. In 2023 the families continually increased to the point where the program now averages...
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Presidential primary early voting starts on Feb. 17

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The official date for Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, but there are plenty of opportunities to vote ahead of that day. There are three options for voters: Mail-in absentee ballot. It may be applied for by contacting township, village or city clerks where voters live. Deadline for...
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‘Ducks in a Row’ Country Store opens today in Dorr

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The Ducks in a Row Country Store opened today at 183 142nd Ave. in Dorr. The store sells home decor, antiques, jewelry, mugs, T-shirts, dream catchers, flower arrangements toys and other miscellaneous items. It is having a grand opening today, Friday and Saturday.
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Leighton firefighters rescue dog on ice, find her owner

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Leighton Township firefighters this morning rescued a stray dog that had fallen through the ice at Green Lake, with help from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters said they dried the canine off at the station and got her warmed up. But now they'd like to hear from her owner...
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Dollar General to reopen in Wayland, vows changes

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The Dollar General store in downtown Wayland now will reopen after the collapse of its roof earlier this month. Casey Joy, the manager of the local store, posted on Facebook this morning, "As many of you know, the awning fell off Dollar General last week and I, as the manager...
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Hopkins Library closing temporarily for renovations

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Hopkins District Library will be closed for renovations starting Thursday, Feb. 15, for about four to six weeks. The renovations, which started last summer with a new roof and new siding, will include new carpets, walls, interior and exterior doors, and a fresh new layout. “We’re very excited about the...
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Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

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Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"
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