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Hopkins Public Schools recognizes retiring staff members

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Celebrating retirement at the end of this academic year and years of service to Hopkins Public Schools are (from left) Judy Pitsch, SRC coordinator 12 years; Vince Koperski, maintenance 26 years; Jackie Ball, special education teacher 27 years; April Alberda, paraprofessional 21 years, and Gloria Simpson custodian 20 years. Not...
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Hopkins names Outstanding People for Education winners

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The Hopkins Public Schools' 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients are (from left) high school teacher Russell VanDommelen, SRC coordinator Judy Pitsch and secretary Jennifer Frank. (Photo supplied)
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Don Black to retire from County Board after serving 20 years

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Don Black, 74, Allegan County Commissioner for the past 19 years, has announced he will not seek re-election next year. Black, former Wayland Township Supervisor, has served in the County Board of Commissioners since 1998, most recently representing Wayland Township and Martin Township, along with Gun Plain Township, the City...
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Wayland’s Outstanding People for Education announced

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Selected as the 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients from Wayland Union Schools were (from left) Terry "Sunshine" Ellis, community member/volunteer; Chris Rupke, art teacher, and guidance counselor Tricia Dole. (Photo supplied)
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Dorr motorist avoids jail time in traffic crash injuring officer

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Jeffrey Lee Huizinga, 37, of Dorr, pleaded no contest Monday in Kent County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a traffic crash on U.S-131 in February when a Wyoming police officer and motorist he was helping were injured. Huizinga had been charged with two misdemeanor counts of moving violation causing serious...
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B-93 Birthday Bash weathers minor storms for the celebration

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The 25th annual B-93 Birthday Bash celebration took place at the Martin U.S.-131 Motor Sports Park Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The obvious in this photo taken by Austin Marsman was that the weather was rather sporting and unpredictable at times. There was some rain, but the many spectators were undaunted...
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North Carolina woman, 20, charged in March 19 fatal crash

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Allegan County authorities have charged Alyssa Kay Stark, 20, formerly of Grand Rapids, most recently living in Mebane, N.C., with operating a motor vehicle under the influence in connection with the March 19 fatal traffic crash in Wayland Township. Capt. Chris Kuhn of the sheriff's department reported that Stark was driving  southbound...
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WHS grad among top 5 in Miss Michigan ‘Peoples’ Choice’

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Rachel Bouterse, daughter of John and Michelle Bouterse of Dorr and a graduate of Wayland High School, made the top five for People's Choice honors at the Miss Michigan pageant in Muskegon Saturday night. Her fan base raised more than$2000 in the Greater Rapids area to put her platform on...
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Old landmark stone house near Hopkins damaged by vehicle

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David Blowers posted on Facebook today this photo of an old landmark stone house near the corner of 28th Street and 130th Avenue in Hopkins Township. He indicated that a motor vehicle struck the building and caused this damage. (Photo supplied)
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WHS grad Baily Sopjes enrolls in med school at MSU

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Baily Sopjes, a 2013 graduate of Wayland High School and the daughter of Jack and Erin Sopjes of Dorr, has enrolled at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Sopjes, who also has held WHS diving records and placed third in the state meet in 2013, graduated this year...
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