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‘Bygone Days’ column delayed by bad weather

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Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column would be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The Then and Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr has a poilicy in which it is closed when the Hopkins or Wayland (or both) school districts...
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First snow closes Martin, delays Hopkins schools

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It was the first snow event of the season Tuesday morning. Though most of the Wayland/Dorr/Moline area got only two inches of the white stuff, more precipitation was noted just to the south, as Martin, Plainwell and Otsego schools were called off and Hopkins had a two-hour delay. Martin school...
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Four Hopkins youths 11th in 4-H judging competition

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A group of four Hopkins kids who entered the Western 4-H National Judging Competition finished in 11th place. The local teens also ninth overall in Goats. Colby Tucker was eighth in individually Goat. A spokesperson said, "Taking the national stage is not an easy task. The 4-H division was incredibly...
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Martin graduate joins Great Lakes political organization

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Austin Marsman Austin Marsman of Plainwell has joined the staff at the Great Lakes Political Academy for Leadership, Education and Development, (GLPA-LEAD) based in Brighton, Mich. Marsman, a graduate of Martin High School, served on the Martin Board of Education, ran unsuccessfully for Allegan County Commissioner and was a member...
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Gun Lake Casino is cross training fire, police officers

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The Gun Lake Casino apparently intends to have a combination police and fire service available to the public in light of recent expansions. Hopkins Area Fire Department Chief Trevor Beilby told the Watson Township Board Thursday night that as many as five police officers are being cross trained to be...
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Former Gun Lake Casino worker gets jail for theft

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Former Gun Lake Casino employee Jordan Lewis Cook, 26, has been sentenced to four months in jail for stealing an estimated $84,564 from “cash out” machines over14 months. Cook also was ordered to pay restitution for cash he stole from the machines on the floor of the casino. Federal judge Mark Totten...
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Dr. Reinart now 100% owner of Monterey Vet Center

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Dr. Henry Reinart now is the 100% owner of Monterey Veterinary Center. Dr. Heather Ludlam said she is thrilled that the business she started 30 years ago will continue to operate as an important part of the community. Dr. Ludlam also said she is thrilled to continue to work part-time...
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Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records

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The Leighton Township Fire Department today posted on Facebook that it has seen yet another spike in emergency incidents. The post indicated that, “For 2023 the increase was a record 16% over 2022. This is likely due to the continued population boom in Leighton Township, which grew 41% in the...
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Is Dorr Twp. considering purchase of CrossWind?

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The Dorr Township Board will have a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the township hall, 4196 18th St., Dorr, MI. There has been a great deal of speculation that at least four board members will meet to discuss the possibility of purchasing the Cross Winds Church...
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Crosswind Church building in Dorr for sale for $600,000

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The site and building of Crosswind Community Church in Dorr now is being listed as for sale for $600,000. The address is 1683 142nd Ave., Dorr, and the 10,000-square-foot building was reported to have been built in 1977 and the site includes 3.78 acres of land. The zoning for the...
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