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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…
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144th Ave. at overpass repairs begin Jan. 30
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on the 144th Avenue overpass on the U.S.-131 expressway Thursday, Jan. 30, and Friday, Jan. 31 Crews will start at 8…
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Go Fund Me intended to pay off mortgage
Don Senior posted this on Facebook: "This is my partner Keith Boekeloo of 30 years. He passed away on Dec. 28. Unfortunately he was under the impression that the house…
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Public hearing Feb. 11 to discuss vacant lot
The Wayland City Planning Commission will have a public hearing Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, to deliberate on an application from a developer to rezone the huge vacant lot at the…
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Tyler Ebels is Dorr Twp. Firefighter of the Year
Tyler Ebels this week was selected as the Dorr Township Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. After joining the local department from Georgetown Township Fire Dept years back, Tyler established…
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Local schools closed for 3rd straight day
So it's three days in a row for school closings for the Wayland, Hapkins and Martin public school districts Wednesday. The continued dangerously low temperatures and wind chills have caused…