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Wayland, Leighton FDs offering cooling stations
The Wayland Fire Station on West Superior Street will be open as a cooling station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday, June 1. This will more than likely…
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Leighton reports 10 holiday emergency call responses
The Leighton Township Fire Department today reported that over the long four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, firefighters responded to 10 emergency incidents. A spokeperson for the department posted on Facebook,…
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Dangerous dry conditions prompt local burning bans
Broadcast meterologists have been saying this month has been one of the driest on record, and area fire departments have issued bans on burning leaves and rubbish as a result.…
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Three Allegan County judges will be elected in ’24
Roberts Kengis Allegan County Circuit Court Chief Justice Roberts Kengis has announced he is retiring after serving on the bench for five years. Kengis first served as an assistant prosecutor…
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Dr. Bruce Sexton retiring, Dr. Ingles to succeed him
Wayland dentist Dr. Bruce Sexton DDS has announced he is retiring this summer after practicing for 39 years. In a prepared statement from his office, it was reported on Facebook,…
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Wayland to observe Baugh’s Shoe Repair anniversary
The Wayland community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baugh's Shoe Repair doing business in the downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The Williams Family band will perform from…
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Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29
Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…
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Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.
Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting…
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Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored
Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left)…
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Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton
Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they…