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Hopkins couple named to Michigan FFA Hall of Fame

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Brent and Sue Sebright of Hopkins were recognized at this year's Michigan FFA Alumni annual banquet as the 2022 Floyd Beneker Michigan FFA Alumni Hall of Fame award recipients. Brent and Sue were selected for dedication to Hopkins FFA and its members.
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Hopkins HS equestrian team qualifies for state

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The Hopkins High School equestrian team has qualified for the Michigan Equestrian Horsemanship Association state finals Oct. 13-16 at the Midland County Fairgrounds. The local group earned the right to compete at the state level at the regional competition last weekend in Berrien Springs.
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Culvert work to close 10th Street near Martin 2 weeks

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The Allegan County Road Commission has announced that 10th Street from 112th Avenue to 116th Avenue will be closing for about weeks starting Monday, Oct. 10, to replace a few culverts under the road. Work will start at the intersection of 10th Street and 114th Avenue and then continue to...
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Rash of traffic crashes occur at Wayland stoplight

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Scott Dennis' truck after the crash downtown. Two accidents in one week have been reported at the stop light at Man and Superior Streets in downtown Wayland. A truck driven by Scott Dennis of Wayland T-boned a car that ran the red light at the intersection Thursday afternoon. "Today's (traffic...
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Hopkins equestrian team qualifies for regionals

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The Hopkins High School equestrian team will compete this weekend in the regional meet at Berrien Springs. The local group earned the right by qualifying in district competition earlier this month.
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Pine Street El crossing guard is sorely needed

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The City of Wayland is having difficulty in providing staffing for city street crosswalks (the city provides crossing guards for local streets) that lead to Pine Street Elementary. Pine Street staff has covered on many occasions and can't always be available due to parent/child needs during drop-off and pick-up times....
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Local firefighters twice battle blaze in Leighton

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The Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire departments Monday morning were dispatched to assist Leighton Fire on a dwelling fire on the west side of South Division in Leighton Township. Upon arrival just after 4 a.m., crews found an attached garage fully involved. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire...
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Hopkins marching band color guard wins trophy

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The Hopkins High School marching band, under the direction of Mrs. Jessica Williams, just missed a runner-up trophy at the Otsego invitational Saturday. There were seven Class C bands and there were only four judging points separating fifth from second places. The Vikings scored a 73.8 and were fifth place...
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WHS marching band takes 3rd in Otsego Invitational

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The Wayland Union High School marching band copped a third place trophy Saturday in the Otsego Band Invitational. The local ensemble, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, performed in its first competition this year, "DeComposers: Bach from the Grave." The performance, naturally featured Johan Sebastian Bach's familiar Toccata and...
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Memorial service for Diane Sebright Oct. 2 in Wayland

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A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Wayland from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, for Diane Wright Sebright. A luncheon will be served. Sebright, of Wyoming, MI, died Aug. 28 just two days shy of her 76th birthday.
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