Category: Community Notices

100th Street overpass magnet on U.S.-131 hit again

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Kim Miller Powers, who snapped this photo, reported that traffic was backed up as far as 76th Street. by Austin Marsman Well, it happened again. For the eighth time in 2018, a vehicle has struck the 100th Street bridge over U.S.-131. This time it was in the southbound lane. The...
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Hopkins Concert Choir earns division 2 rating at state

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The Hopkins High School Concert Choir earned a second division rating at the State Choral Festival May 8 at Hope College. The choir performed three choral pieces for a number of judges. Much like the District Choral Festival, choir received comments on areas of strength and potential improvements. (Photo supplied)
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Hopkins FFA selling perennials, plan chicken BBQ

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The annual Hopkins FFA Perennials Sale is taking place today and Saturday at the downtown park in the village. Included are plants for shade, orange pots and black pots. The FFA will have its annual chicken barbecue and Fiddlers' Jamboree from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hopkins High School...
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Airstrip developer says 2 anti-project suits dismissed

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Clark and Debbie Galloway. Clark Galloway, co-developer of a controversial proposed airstrip near the corner of Kalamazoo and 144th Avenues, told the Leighton Township Board Thursday night that all but one lawsuit filed against him and the township have been dismissed in Allegan County Circuit Court. Neighbors of the airstrip...
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Traffic slowed as semi creeps under 100th St. bridge

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by Austin Marsman It wasn't hit, just barely touched the bridge, according to reports. (Photo courtesy of John Stevens) A flag on an escort vehicle grazed the 100th Street bridge around 2 p.m. Wednesday, causing a traffic backup. The truck driver following behind, hauling a manufactured home, slowed down and...
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Ron Draayer is the Democrat in 72nd District contest

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Ron Draayer of Kentwood is the Democrat who has filed to run for 72nd District State Representative. Draayer, who has taught business for 40 years at Davenport University and lists cyber security as his specialty, will be alone on the ballot in the Aug. 7 primary election. However, he will...
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City pays out $8,500 in insurance opt-out settlement

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The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a memorandum of understanding to resolve a grievance filed by an officer with the Police Department. The officer, who was not identified, will receive payment of $8,500 per year as part of his opting put of the city's health insurance program. He insisted...
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Woman struck by pickup while walking near Orchard Hills

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A pickup truck struck a female pedestrian Monday morning in Wayland Township near the Orchard Hills Golf Course. Michigan State Police troopers indicated the morning bright sun may have been a factor in the accident, which took place at about 7:30 a.m. on 126th Avenue just west of 7th Street....
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Swainstons earn service award from Hopkins FFA

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Hopkins High School alums Lee and Mary Swainston have been presented with a special outstanding service award by the Hopkins FFA and Comer Skinner. The Swainstons have been ardent Hopkins FFA boosters for many years and Mary, longtime FFA treasurer, often has driven the school bus to transport the students...
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Third-graders’ bat houses placed on Rabbit River Trail

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The 11 bat houses constructed by volunteers Jon Jensen and Don Borgic for Lori Howell's third-graders at Steeby Elementary are now gracing the Rabbit River Trail. The bat breeding boxes were deliberately placed along the trail because of its proximity to water and woods. The houses are very quiet during...
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