Community Notices

Hopkins Concert Choir earns division 2 rating at state

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…

Editor May 11, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA selling perennials, plan chicken BBQ

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…

Editor May 11, 2018

Community Notices

Airstrip developer says 2 anti-project suits dismissed

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…

Editor May 10, 2018

Community Notices

Traffic slowed as semi creeps under 100th St. bridge

by Austin Marsman 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…

Editor May 9, 2018

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Ron Draayer is the Democrat in 72nd District contest

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…

Editor May 7, 2018

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City pays out $8,500 in insurance opt-out settlement

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…

Editor May 7, 2018

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Woman struck by pickup while walking near Orchard Hills

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…

Editor May 7, 2018

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Swainstons earn service award from Hopkins FFA

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…

Editor May 6, 2018

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Third-graders’ bat houses placed on Rabbit River Trail

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…

Editor May 6, 2018

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Leaking propane tank causes evacuations in Martin Twp.

by Austin Marsman A propane storage container leak near Vandebunte Egg Farms on 2nd Street east of Martin prompted Martin Township firefighters to evacuate nearby residents Thursday morning. The Martin Fire…

Editor May 6, 2018