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Symphony Strings captures Division I rating at festival

The Wayland High School Symphony Strings and Emerging Strings orchestras attended the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Festival last week and dearned high performance ratings. Symphony Strings…

Editor March 10, 2017

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WHS students earn college credits before graduating

Wayland High School senior Max Antel will start his college career ahead of most of his peers, thanks to partnerships with Wayland Union High School, Davenport University and Grand Rapids…

Editor March 9, 2017

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‘Spring Fling’ dinner and music March 25 in Hopkins

The Hopkins band program will have its annual "Spring Fling" dinner and show Saturday evening, March 25 at the middle school cafetorium. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the three-course…

Editor March 9, 2017

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Old Blanco Furniture buildings: Before and after

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,…

Editor March 8, 2017

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Blustery winds wreak havoc with power, downed trees

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…

Editor March 8, 2017

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Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award

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…

Editor March 7, 2017

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Kevin Rottman chosen Leighton Firefighter of the Year

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…

Editor March 5, 2017

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Hot Diggity Dog eatery having logo contest ’til March 10

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…

Editor March 3, 2017

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Flurry of activity at site of old Gurney’s IGA stirs interest

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,…

Editor March 2, 2017

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Broadmoor Motors Sales to open up shop in Wayland

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…

Editor March 2, 2017