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Martin graduate heads Michigan Young Dems

Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman has taken the gavel as incoming chairman of the Young Democrats of Michigan. Marsman said, “On behalf of your next Executive Board, I want…

Editor February 23, 2025

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Wayland posts 14% hike in visitors in ’24

The community of Wayland had a 14% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to data provided by National Main Street for all Michigan Main Street communities. Director Holli…

Editor February 22, 2025

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Former local library director changes jobs

Former Hopkins and Dorr Library Director Natalie Bazan Sarosta has announced that today (Friday, Feb. 21) is her last day at North Riverside Public Library in Illinois. "I'll miss the…

Editor February 21, 2025

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Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’

Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman, who has completed her U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas and now is certified as “Airman” earned airman of the year honors from…

Editor February 20, 2025

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Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney

The Hopkins Junior High Conduct of Meetings team placed second in the regional tournament Wednesday and now is heading to state to compete in a couple of weeks. Team members…

Editor February 19, 2025

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Martin man reported missing found safe

A Martin man reported missing Sunday night after leaving his home has since been located back at his house. Kassandra Sego of Martin Monday morning posted a plea of Facebook…

Editor February 17, 2025

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Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn

The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department responded to a report around noon Sunday of a structure fire at a residence in Yankee Springs Township. With the aid from Mutual Aid…

Editor February 16, 2025

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Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe

The Hopkins Schools’ band program has launched a fund-raiser honoring the memory of David Lowe, who was band director from 1982 to 2010. He died June 29, 2024. Students and…

Editor February 16, 2025

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Semi jackknifes on 131 exit south of Martin

The Gun Plain and Martin fire departments early Thursday morning were summoned to the scene of a jackknifed semi truck-trailer on the U.S.-131 expressway at 112th Avenue. Authorities said some…

Editor February 13, 2025

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Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday

The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off classes for Thursday, Feb. 13, because of a winter snowstorm that quickly moved into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.…

Editor February 12, 2025