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Frigid snap, snow closes area schools for 3 days
A huge number of school districts and other services were called off again for Tuesday because of a snow storm that dumped at least a half foot of snow on…
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As promised: Winter storm wreaks havoc in this area
The much-maligned weatherman and weatherwoman weren't kidding when they told everybody there was a big winter storm a-comin' Monday. There were differing prognostications, some suggesting 8 to 12 inches of…
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State Police seeking A-1 catalytic converter thieves
Several catalytic converters were stolen from A-1 Asphalt during the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 12. Authorities ask that anyone with information regarding similar thefts or who know anything…
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Martin grad among new GVSU president greeters
Martin High School graduate and Townbroadcast contributor Austin Marsman was among those who officially did a meet and greet Tuesday with new Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella. Marsman,…
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Hastings City Bank changing its name to Highpoint
The name of Hastings City Bank, which has a branch at 156 W. Superior St. in Wayland, has been changed to Highpoint Community Bank, effective Jan. 21. Mark A. Kolanowski,…
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Thirteen Tech Center students involved in traffic crash
Allegan County Fire District Chief Nick Brink blamed a five-vehicle traffic crash on M-222 Tuesday morning on age and speed, but acknowledged seat belts save lives. The incident involved 13…
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Wayland, Hopkins, Martin schools closed Monday
Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools, as well as many other Allegan County districts, all canceled classes for Monday because of dangerously low temperatures, dipping below zero in the morning hours.…
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Will old Cars2Go site be home to Chrysler Dodge?
The latest buzz around the Wayland community is about the excavation vehicle located at the former site of Cars2Go, also formerly used by Wayland Chevrolet. That, coupled with the appearance…
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Wayland schools to start before Labor Day next fall
The Wayland Union School District will begin its 2019-20 academic year on Monday, Aug. 26, instead of the day after Labor Day. The Wayland Board of Education Monday adopted the…
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Meet the four finalists for police chief in Wayland
The four finalists for the City of Wayland police chief's job gathered for an informal "meet and greet" session with the public at the Jayda Gale Distillery downtown Monday evening.…