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JC Wheeler Library teens unearth and bury time capsule

by Austin Marsman JC Wheeler Library Teen Council members opened their time capsule Monday afternoon. The capsule was buried on June 22, 2013. Community member Jason Dykstra dug up the…

Editor July 3, 2017

Community Notices

Woman dies after boat-jet ski accident on Gun Lake

A series of events revolving around a crash on Gun Lake Saturday eventually led to the death of a 54-year-old Hastings woman. The crash involved a jet ski sent and…

Editor July 1, 2017

Community Notices

Paving completed at JC Wheeler Library parking lot

The paving at the parking lot at the JC Wheeler Library on 10th Street in Martin has now been completed. The work was done this week after the Martin Township Board…

Editor June 29, 2017

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Gun Lake, Leighton, Hopkins, Dorr to celebrate the 4th

Gun Lake, Leighton Township, Dorr Township and Hopkins Township all are planning to celebrate Independence Day, starting this weekend. The Fourth of July this year falls on a Tuesday, so…

Editor June 27, 2017

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‘Funtastic’ summer free lunch series off next week

The Wayland Union Schools' summer "Funtastic" free lunch and entertainment series will take a break next week during the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no free lunches or…

Editor June 27, 2017

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Motorist arrested in fatal hit and run in Thornapple Twp.

Authorities today arrested a motorist who allegedly struck and killed 40-year-old bicyclist Carla Marie Reiffer north of Middleville in Thornapple Township Friday evening Kelleigh Linae Hobbs of Middleville was charged Monday,…

Editor June 23, 2017

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Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow slated at Jijak July 8, 9

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians will sponsor a Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at…

Editor June 22, 2017

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Hopkins Public Schools recognizes retiring staff members

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…

Editor June 22, 2017

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Hopkins names Outstanding People for Education winners

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)

Editor June 22, 2017

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Don Black to retire from County Board after serving 20 years

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…

Editor June 22, 2017