Community Notices

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

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Hopkins FFA members advance to regional competition

Hopkins FFA members participated in the district leadership contests at VanBuren Technology Center Feb. 1. Students participated in various public speaking contests, job interview, demonstration, agricultural issues and conduct…

Editor February 13, 2018

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Car crosses center line into ditch in Martin Township

by Austin Marsman Crews were dispatched around 8:30 Monday night to Second Street near 122nd Avenue in Martin Township, where a car had left the road and slid into a ditch.…

Editor February 12, 2018

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Gun Lake ice too thin for snowmobiles, authorities say

After a woman was rescued Saturday by local authorities, Gun Lake is closed to snowmobiles because the ice is too thin and very weak, according to the Michigan Department of…

Editor February 10, 2018

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Simply Celia’s 4th in poll for best West Mich. bakeries

The polls have closed and Simply Celia's Bakery and Restaurant in downtown Wayland finished fourth in the MLive poll of bakeries in West Michigan. Ida's of Jenison was the winner.…

Editor February 9, 2018

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Snowstorm closes schools, causes traffic headaches

The West Michigan area was pummeled Friday morning with perhaps the heaviest snowfall of the 2017-18 winter season, dropping between six and eight inches in the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin…

Editor February 9, 2018

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Authorities seek identity of Middleville robbery suspect

Authorities want to know if anyone can identify the man shown in these two pictures because he is the prime suspect in the robbery of the Chemical Bank in Middleville…

Editor February 8, 2018