Category: Community Notices

Old Blanco Furniture buildings: Before and after

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The site of the former Blanco Furniture store at the corner of 10th Street and 124th Avenue in Shelbyville finally witnessed the razing of the eyesore buildings. The furniture store, established in 1946, was closed nearly 25 years ago, but nothing was done until this month about the aging and...
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Blustery winds wreak havoc with power, downed trees

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Wednesday proved to be an interesting and troubling weather day in West Michigan, thanks to high winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour, and at times up to 60 mph, causing damage and power outages. At one time there were reports of much of the Martin area being without...
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Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award

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Dorr kindergarten teacher Danielle LaJoye has been named a recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan State Lottery. Shown with her is Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt. LaJoye won $500 for her classroom, $500 for her school and her name will be entered into a drawing for a...
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Kevin Rottman chosen Leighton Firefighter of the Year

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The Leighton Township Fire Department has selected Kevin Rottman as 2016 Firefighter of the Year. Rottman has been a member of the department for 27 years and is one of the engine operators. "Kevin has really stepped up this year by helping out with training, mentoring our new personnel, and...
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Hot Diggity Dog eatery having logo contest ’til March 10

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Hot Diggity Dog is Martin's newest eatery, located at 995 East Allegan St. downtown. The restaurant is sponsoring a logo contest that includes Martin schools, with voting taking place from today until March 10. The eatery features customary fare such as sandwiches, burritos, tacos and hamburgers and, of course, hot...
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Flurry of activity at site of old Gurney’s IGA stirs interest

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The historic former Gurney’s IGA building at the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and Superior streets has been the site of a lot of activity lately. The building, now owned by Salvatore Uccello, is getting some remodeling. A building permit on the side door (North Main Street entrance)...
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Broadmoor Motors Sales to open up shop in Wayland

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That vacant lot that used to house Wayland Motor Sales soon will be the new home for Broadmoor Motor Sales. Brothers Matt and Brad Koning plan to open their third used vehicle dealership, service and rental business soon at 159 North Main St., at the corner of West Maple and...
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CD Quik Mart in Hopkins seeks drive-off motorist

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Dallas Kerber and CD Quik Mart in downtown Hopkins are seeking more information about the vehicle and its driver. "If anybody recognizes this Expedition or the man in the leather jacket, we would really appreciate any tips," a Facebook posting said. "Notice the green sticker in the passenger window, and...
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Wrong-way crash victim was WHS grad Jon Yarrington

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The victim of a wrong-way driver in a traffic crash Thursday evening on U.S.-131 just south of 28th Street was a Wayland High School graduate. Authorities said Jonathon Miles Yarrington, 27, was driving his Ford Edge north on U.S. 131 when a wrong-way driver of a Hyundai Sonata, a 25-year-old...
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Local school district start dates same for at least 2 years

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A significant number of local parents have been inquiring about a possible change in the date for schools to start because some districts have reported they will start before Labor Day. Local school officials reassure residents that Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools this year will start the day after Labor...
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