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Two Wayland school bands earn 1st division ratings

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…

Editor March 13, 2024

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Driver in critical condition after vehicle catches fire

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,…

Editor March 13, 2024

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Deputy Rairigh earns life saving award in ceremony

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…

Editor March 11, 2024

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

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.…

Editor March 11, 2024

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Dorr historical library Then & Now hours restored

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…

Editor March 9, 2024

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North Star Aggregates wins suit against Watson Twp.

North Star Aggregates has won its lawsuit against Watson Township in a ruling issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals. North Star, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, filed…

Editor March 7, 2024

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Martin concert band earns festival Division I rating

The Martin High School concert band earned a Division I (Superior) rating during the 2024 District X Band & Orchestra Festival at Grandville High School. This is the first time…

Editor March 7, 2024

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Band festival now will be held Tuesday, March 12

The Michigan High School Band and Orchestra (MHSBOA) festival now will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Fine Arts Center, WHS band director…

Editor March 7, 2024

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Power outage postpones MSBOA band festival here

Because a power outage early Wednesday morning the Michigan Staye Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Winter Festivalat the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center is cancelled. Wayland Union Schools posted…

Editor March 6, 2024

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State suing Hopkins Twp. farm for dumping waste

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a complaint in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County Friday against Deborah Brenner, owner and operator of J&D Brenner Farms in Hopkins Township. The attorney…

Editor March 5, 2024