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Hopkins High School grad killed in crash with semi

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Jeremy Lee Hibma, 19, of Wayland, was killed early Saturday morning when the SUV he was driving crashed into the back of a semi-truck stopped for a red light on 100th Street in Byron Township, Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's authorities said Hibma, a 2016 graduate of Hopkins High School,...
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Embriette Hyde, Class of ’05, scholastic banquet guest

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Embriette Hyde, a 2005 graduate, will be guest speaker at the Wayland High School Scholastic Honors Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Fine Arts Center. In addition, 1967 grad Mary Jane Merren will be honored at the festivities as Alumni of the Year, along with a special...
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Dorr Twp. approves dust control, work on 144th Avenue

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The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to spend $679,000 to rebuild 144th Avenue with road millage funds and to spend $10,125 for each application of dust control this summer. A special Road Committe, led by Chairwoman Carolyn Sandel, recommended 144th Avenue for the first round of local road improvements...
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Wayland woman accused of role in nursing home death

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A 45-year-old Wayland woman has been accused of vulnerable adult abuse and falsifying medical records in connection with the death of an 85-year-old woman at a Grand Rapids nursing home. Felony charges were filed by the Michigan Attorney General's office Wednesday against Denise Filcek, asserting she had a role in...
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Wayland Middle School choir earns trip to state festival

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The Wayland Middle School choir went to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Choral Festival March 10 and received a Division I rating.  The choir of 75 students is now invited to participate in MSVMA State Festival May 8.  The choir is directed by Kristi Oostdyk. (Photo courtesy of...
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Woman, 45, struck and killed by vehicle near Burnips

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A vehicle-pedestrian crash just west of Burnips killed a 45-year-old woman who was trying to help her dog in the road Wednesday evening. Authorities have identified the deceased as Jennifer Counterman, who was struck by a vehicle about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on 144th Avenue near 32nd Street. Michigan State Police from the Wayland post...
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Teen killed after being thrown from back seat of car in crash

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A 15-year-old female teen was killed early Sunday morning after she was thrown from the back seat of a vehicle she was riding in near the Wayland exit on the U.S.-131 expressway. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office said the a fatal crash occurred at about 2:40 a.m. in Wayland Township....
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Hopkins horn quintet honored by Division 1 rating at state

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A horn quintet from Hopkins High School was accorded a Division 1 rating Saturday at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra state festival. The ensemble included (from lewft) Chad Steffes, Nolan Pickett, Becca Colby, Hailey Burch and Laura Velderman. (Photo supplied)
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Snow covered slippery roads cause U.S.-131 accidents

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A couple of weather-related traffic accidents this morning shut down a large portion of the U.S.-131 expressway north of Wayland. Officials have reported accidents near 100th Street and between the 135th Avenue (Wayland) and 142nd Avenue (Dorr) exits. The highway was snow covered and slippery Friday morning. Allegan County Sheriff's...
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Hopkins, Dorr library director’s last day will be March 25

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  Saturday, March 25, will be the last day for Hopkins and Dorr Library Director Natalie bazan, who has resigned to seek a similar job south of Chicago. In her absence, the interim director will be Elyshia Schafer, who has a master's degree in library science. Applications for the director’s...
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