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False fire alarm evacuates Wayland Middle School

A Wayland Middle School student intentionally pulled a fire alarm Thursday afternoon, causing the entire building to evacuate, according to Middle School Principal Carolyn Whyte. The Wayland City Police Department, Security…

Editor February 22, 2018

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Otsego Schools close Thursday after 2nd shooting threat

by Austin Marsman A threat circulated across social media caused swift reaction Wednesday night from Otsego school officials who closed school sessions for Thursday. The threat of gun violence was…

Editor February 22, 2018

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Otsego senior arrested in school shooting fallout threat

by Austin Marsman There is apparent fallout closer to home this week from the mass shootings on Valentines Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Authorities took…

Editor February 20, 2018

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No one harmed in armed standoff in Wayland Township

Allegan County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 40-year-old armed man Monday morning after he barricaded himself with a woman and four children in Wayland Township. Authorities were summoned to the residence…

Editor February 19, 2018

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Wayland Chief Harper finalist for Zeeland police post

Wayland Police Chief Steve Harper is one of six finalists interviewing for the police chief's position at the City of Zeeland. Harper, who was appointed chief at Wayland in 2012…

Editor February 18, 2018

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Spoor asks DEQ to add 30 docks at marina on Gun Lake

by Austin Marsman Gun Lake marina owner Lucas Spoor submitted an application to the Michigan DEQ in Cadillac requesting approval for 30 docks and the installation of a boat launch at…

Editor February 17, 2018

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Steeby Elementary recognized as ‘Distinguished School’

Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby was selected under Category 1 -…

Editor February 16, 2018

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Hopkins schools to begin strategic planning process

The Hopkins Board of Education and administration have luanched a new initiative to guide the local schools through a 3-5 Year Strategic Planning Process. The purpose is "to help the…

Editor February 16, 2018

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WHS Theatriks to present ‘Peter Pan’ next month

Wayland Union High School’s theater students will present the beloved children’s story, Peter Pan, (non-flying version) March 2, 3 and 4 at the Fine Arts Center. The story, adapted by…

Editor February 13, 2018

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Thirteen Hopkins band students qualify for state fest

Thirteen Hopkins High School band students qualified for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival March 17 by earning Division 1 ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival Saturday at…

Editor February 13, 2018