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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…
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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…
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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)
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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…
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Wayland’s Outstanding People for Education announced
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…
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Dorr motorist avoids jail time in traffic crash injuring officer
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…
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B-93 Birthday Bash weathers minor storms for the celebration
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…
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North Carolina woman, 20, charged in March 19 fatal crash
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…
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WHS grad among top 5 in Miss Michigan ‘Peoples’ Choice’
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…
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Old landmark stone house near Hopkins damaged by vehicle
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…