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Martin man speaks at rally for clean energy in Lansing

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The Michigan League of Conservation Voters had a rally at the Capitol building in Lansing Tuesday, attempting to spread the message of a 100% clean energy future. The focus was on solar energy, utility accountability, energy efficiency and equity focus. Among the speakers was Austin Marsman of Martin, a member...
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Martin Reformed Church plans service for 8-year-old

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The Martin Reformed Church will have a prayer vigil at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in remembrance of JJ, Justin Lee Slagter Jr., who was killed last Friday in a farm accident. A service will take place in the back parking lot of Martin Reformed Church near the softball field....
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Your school bond dollars at work on high school roof

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Sometimes when there is road construction, the sign says, "Your tax dollars at work." That sign could be modified at Wayland High School to say, "Your bond levy dollars at work." Construction workers this week began working on the roof at the high school, doing necessary repairs and preparing for...
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Injured deputy improving; assailant’s bond increased

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EDITOR'S NOTE: It was reported Friday afternoon that the deputy has been released from the hospital. The deputy who was assaulted Sept. 11 while trying arrest Christopher Gerou, 35, of Dorr, is improving at a hospital and the accused now is facing a much higher bond for release. Gerou was...
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Free fruits available at Christian Neighbors lawn

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The monthly food truck that visited the United Church of Wayland was overstocked, so the goodies that remained are available free to anyone interested today at the lawn of Christian Neighbors, 122 Church St., just north of the fire and police stations. The free food includes apples, plums and nectarines.
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Blue Wagyu rebranding to private ‘Blue Reserve’

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The Blue Wagyu Restaurant at the Yankee Springs Golf Course has announced it is rebranding to “The Blue Reserve” for private and dining events. The move, announced on Facebook today, is effective Monday, Sept. 18. Owners Joni and the Masselink Family posted a message to their customers on Facebook, “Words...
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City Council meeting site moved to fire station

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The regular meeting of the Wayland City Council has been moved to the fire station at the corner of West Superior and Church streets. Meetings customarily are held on the first and third Mondays at City Hall, cormer of South Main and East Superior streets. Starting time for the session...
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Glad tidings, as the South Main Street project is done

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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the South Main Steet paving project is now complete, with left-turn lanes, as promised. The city-Michigan Department of Transportation project finished earlier this week and all of the signs telling motorists to use detours have been taken down. The MDOT paid for about half of the...
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Dorr man arraigned for assaulting, injuring deputy

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Christopher Gerou Christopher Gerou, 35, of Dorr, accused of seriously injuring an Allegan County sheriff’s deputy trying to arrest him Monday during a traffic stop, has been charged with five felonies, including attempted murder. Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch, at his arraignment Wednesday, asked for a $100,000 bond, citing the...
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Dorr motorist arrested for attacking sheriff’s deputy

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A 35-year-old Dorr Township man was arrested Monday night for attacking an Allegan County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop. Authorities said the deputy was summoned to a neighborhood in the township where residents complained about motorist who was speeding without turning on his headlights. When the deputy stopped him,...
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