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Hopkins to celebrate the 4th all day on Tuesday

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The annual Fourth of July celebration in Hopkins will be held all day next Tuesday. Activities planned for the day and into the evening: Morning: 8 to 10 a.m. — A free breakfast in the park. 9 to 10:30 a.m. — A non-denominational praise and worship service in the park....
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Dr. Gulish retiring from Wayland medical practice

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After 38 years D. Gary Gulish is retiring from his practice in Wayland, and Dr. Joel Veldhouse will succeed him. Assistant Jodie Kloosterman said, "I have worked for him for 26 years (I started working for him when I was 20). He has been my mentor, father figure and friend....
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Local air quality affected by smoke and fires this week

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The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is sharing a press release from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) because areas in Allegan County are experiencing some hours when the Air Quality Index reaches very unhealthy levels.County health officials said in a Facebook posting, "Please consider sharing this information...
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A welcome rain combats awful dry weather pattern

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It was a sweet rain that invaded the northeast section of Allegan County Sunday afternoon and evening, as a reported three-quarters of an inch of the wet stuff fell on a horribly dry terrain. This area had not seen any significant amount of rain since the beginning of April in...
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Dorr 4th of July celebration starts early, Friday, June 30

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The annual Fourth of July celebration at Dorr this year will cover an ambitious five days, from Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, with most of the activities taking place at the North Park and South Park west of town on 142nd Avenue. Opening the festival will carnival offerings...
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Motorists urged to avoid 128th and 30th intersection

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A red pickup truck pulling camper took out the little building on a 128th Street and 30th Avenue west of Hopkins Friday morning. Authorities advise motorists to avoid that area, which includes a historic stone house.
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Honest… work progressing on South Main St. project

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Work is progressing on South Main Street in Wayland in a project partly funded by a state grant to install a turning lane on the road from Sycamore Street south to 133rd Avenue. Though it may not look like it, the project is proceeding apace, according to Anthony Winters, proprietor...
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WHS grad Tyler Merren is a ‘community champion’

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Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren of USA Men's Goalball has been named one of four Team USA Community Champions in partnership with Comcast. Tyler, a four-time Paralympian and two-time Paralympic medalist, is also a Sport Ambassador for the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes - USABA.
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Drought conditions fuel large Leighton grass fire

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The Leighton Township Fire Department this afternoon handled a very large grass fire along the railroad tracks in Leighton Township and after initial units arrived on scene, it was determined the fire had extended into a neighboring 100 x 30 barn full of horses.  The Dorr Township Fire Department and...
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New Wheeler Library director has started job

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Abbie LaFountaine Abbie LaFountaine commended her duties this week as new director of the Wheeler Library in Martin. She was selected to the position by the Library Board, succeeding Alicia Kershaw, who resigned after 16 years to take a new job. "This is such an exciting time for me!" she...
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