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Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service
The City of Wayland’s Fire Department medical unit is now officially in service! This 2017 Ford Explorer has replaced the 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The city acquired this vehicle from a…
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It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings
It was another day off school for students, teachers and staff at the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools Thursday, It wasn't snow that was the culprit, it was a thin,…
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Dorr native accepts new corporate post
Dorr native Dale J. Kaminski has accepted a position with Leggett and Platt, replacing the national account manager in furniture components upon his retirement this spring. Kaminski posted on Facebook,…
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Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed
The annual spelling bee at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. The top 23 spellers from fourth and fifth grades competed for a chance to advance…
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U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr
This was the scene Thursday on northbound U.S.-131, a mile north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) with traffic slowed to a crawl to stop at Wayland. The off ramp…
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Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant
Sgt. Brandon Berens has been promoted to patrol lieutenant at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Berens, who formerly served as a deputy in the Leighton and Dorr Township areas, near…
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Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts
The Hopkins FFA Junior High Conduct of Meetings team received first place accolades in the district leadership contest at Niles Wednesday evening. The group has earned the right to compete…
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Snow drifts cause Wayland, Hopkins school closings
It was somewhat of a surprise Tuesday morning when the Hopkins and Wayland school districts canceled classes for the day because of the poor conditions of roads. Martin was on…
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Fire in frigid temps destroys home in Dorr
The Leighton, Wayland and Salem fire departments Friday night assisted the Dorr FD on a structure fire on 18th Street north of town in Dorr. Due to the intense cold…