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Area residents bracing for power outage Dec. 7
Consumers Energy has plans to shut down power in this area overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The outage is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Saturday…
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Mark Ludwig seeks top Michigan Dem post
Mark Ludwig, community activist and political candidate from Fennville, is one of four candidates to take over the the leadership of the Michigan Democratic Party. Ludwig, who lost in this…
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No one injured in vehicle-train crash
A car-train crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on 140th Avenue just west of Division, but no one was injured, according to authorities with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies reported that…
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Four Wayland schools ranked among best
The four are Dorr and Pine Street elementaries and Wayland Union Middle School and Wayland Union High School.In order to be eligible for this honor, schools are assessed on two…
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Wayland Middle School robotics going to state
The Wayland Middle School Robotics team #22154 Saturday qualified for the state championship level in a competition. Team No. 22154 won first place for Think Award which earns it a…
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Toys for Tots event will be Dec. 1 at casino
Gun Lake Casino has announced its annual Toys for Tots collection will run from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Dec.15. GLC will kick off the annual event from 9 to 11…
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Six area depts battle abandoned home fire
The Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr, Leighton, Yankee Springs and Martin fire departments thsi morning were summoned to the scene of a fire at an abandoned house in the 1100 block of…
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City honors local hero, welcomes new members
Digital Camera It was the first City Council meeting for the next term and more than a few were sworn into office, including returning councilwoman Tracy Bivins, Mayor Jennifer Antel…
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Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131
The U.S.-131 expressway just north of Exit No. 64, Wayland, has reopned after being shut down by an traffic crash and car fire Saturday night. Area observers said there was…
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Construction projects completed for 4 streets
Digital Camera Residents and motorists in the northwest area of town are both relieved and happy that the paving and reconstruction projects for Elm, Mill, Park and Church streets have…