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Local man is missing since Friday at Gun Lake Casino
The family of Frank Sprague, 57, is asking for the public's help in locating the local man who was last seen Friday night at the Gun Lake Casino. If you…
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Ribbon cutting held for Watson recreation park
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Seven Generations recreational park in Watson Township was held Saturday morning at the corner of M-222 and 16th Street. Local politicians showed in…
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Martin Hardware closing its doors after 70 years
Martin Hardware will begin a store closing Monday, Oct. 31, after being in business for 70 years. The downtown Martin business was founded by former Fire Chief Everett “Gil” Gilson…
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Hopkins 1 of 25 schools to win electric buses grant
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $1 billion grant for school districts across the country to purchase electric (or clean) school buses – and Hopkins is one of 25…
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Local schools employee now faces federal charges
A Jenison man who worked as a tech employee for Wayland Union schools now faces federal as well as state charges of producing and sharing child pornography. Michael John Batt,…
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Hopkins Village veterans memorial gets a makeover
The Hopkins Village Council issued an official thank-you to Bob Larr, Dan Kisner and staff from the local Department of Public Works for giving a makeover to the to the…
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Items reported stolen from the Martin Resource Center
Harvey and Carol Visser, co-owners of the Martin Area Resource Center have reported a blue "hand truck" used to transport heavy items, pick up appliances, etc., and a black utility…
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City crews starting to pick up leaves curbside today
Wayland city crews will begin picking up leaves today (Monday, Oct. 24), continuing through the first measurable, sustained snowfall. Residents are asked to rake their leaves into piles of the…
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U-M Health Center going in next door to United Bank
The United Bank team and City of Wayland leaders are welcoming our new neighbors, University of Michigan Health-West, in its expansion to better serve the Wayland community. The new UMH-West…
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Drive-thru pet wash service opening at Gun Lake corner
After more than a few fits and starts, a drive-through pet wash business on M-179 and Patterson at Gun Lake (the Joe's Grocery corner) was opened for business earlier this…