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Farmers Market wants to expand attractions in ’23

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The Wayland Farmers Market is not only moving its operations this summer to the City Park, but also intends to increase the attractions. Besides the home-grown food offerings, the market is looking for people who make soaps and lotions, cheese, butter, bread, mushrooms, coffee, meats, fish and anything else that...
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Resource Center scrap metal removal help sought

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The scrap metal pile at the Martin Area Resource Center is reaching maximum density and plans now are to load it up at the end of the month and transport it to a recycling facility. Proceeds of the sale of scrap metal go directly to the Resource Center’s food program,...
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Wayland High School freshman takes his own life

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The Wayland community and Wayland High School today has been stunned by the news a freshman took his own life Thursday night. Ayden Steinberg was found in the barn next to his Dorr farm home. Authorities said he appeared to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and efforts to...
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Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood

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Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to retire at the end of the school year June 30 after completing his ninth year in the post. Interviews will...
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Traffic crashes shut down U.S.-131 north of Dorr exit

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Two separate traffic crashes on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) Monday morning shut down the southbound lane of the freeway for about two hours. involving semi tractor-trailers and vehicles. Police directed motorists to ramp off at the exit 68 and to get back on...
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Curly Cone to expand Gun Lake site to welcome bar

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The Curly Cone Restaurant at Gun Lake plans to expand at its location to include the addition of the Thirsty Buddy bar, which will operate as a separate entity in drinks and food offerings. Curly Cone opened several years ago with a nod to Kirk's Kurly Kone at the corner...
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Winter: Yogi was right. It’s not over until it’s over

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After a substantial amount of time in February and early March without having to shovel their driveways, residents in northeast Allegan County were pummeled Thursday night and Friday morning by up to a foot of snow. Hopkins and Martin schools were closed and Wayland schools were on mid-winter break. Traffic...
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Local child seriously hurt in Leighton traffic crash

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Authorities are trying to determine whether a 53-year-old Wayland man driving a pickup truck was under the influence of alcohol, causing  a traffic crash Wednesday evening at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Division in Leighton Township. The pickup struck from behind a van with four young children passengers, all...
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City handling complaints about discolored water

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City of Wayland officials today indicated they have been receiving complains from residents about discolored water coming from taps. They said on Facebook today: "There have been some inquiries today regarding some discolored water. This is happening due to an unforeseen 'water hammering' issue with a large customer. The situation...
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Clipper concert band earns Division 2 rating in festival

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The Martin High School Concert Band earned an Overall Division 2 (excellent) eating for its performance and a Division 1 (superior) rating for sight reading at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association solo and ensemble festival at Grandville High School. Band Director Noah Miller said, “While it is...
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