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Travis Masselink’s award as firefighter on back order

Travis Masselink was selected as Firefighter of the Year for the 32-member Leighton Township Fire Department, which held its annual banquet and fun night earlier this month. The paper he's…

Editor March 20, 2022

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Wayland Middle School choirs earn superior ratings

The Wayland Union Middle School seventh and eighth grade choirs earned a Division 1 or "superior" rating from judges at the Middle School Vocal Music Association Festival Thursday, March 17.…

Editor March 18, 2022

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Martin grad wins doctorate, is Springport schools supt.

Christie Orr/Robinson Martin High School graduate Christie Orr/Robinson has earned her doctorate degree and is now serving as superintendent at Springport Public Schools in Jackson County. Robinson graduated from Martin…

Editor March 16, 2022

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Wayland Supt. 1st round interviews set for April 22

The Wayland Board of Education will hold the first round of interviews for the Wayland Union Schools superintendent position from 4:15 to 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the high…

Editor March 15, 2022

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Motorist arrested in fleeing, attempted carjacking case

A motorist was apprehended Michigan State Police Saturday morning in a fleeing and attempted carjacking incident on M-222 in Watson Township and on U.S.-131 near the Martin exit. The suspect…

Editor March 14, 2022

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Multi-vehicle pileup on 131 reported near Plainwell

(Photo courtesy of Kelly Germain) The Gun Plain Township Fire Department Saturday morning reported a multi-vehicle pileup on the U.S.-131 expressway at near the 51-mile marker, about four miles south…

Editor March 12, 2022

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Hopkins FFA member wins state public speaking honor

Jessica Harvey of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA won the prepared public speaking contest this week at the state convention on the campus of Michigan State University.

Editor March 11, 2022

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Burglar at Rock ‘N Bowl apprehended by authorities

Local authorities have apprehended a minor suspect in the break-in and burglary early Tuesday morning at the Rock 'N Bowl bowling establishment just north of the Wayland city limits. The…

Editor March 11, 2022

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County Health Dept. warns about ‘long Covid’ troubles

Corona virus disease COVID-19 medical web banner with SARS-CoV-2 virus molecule and text on a white background. Horizontal vector illustration As Allegan County marks the two-year anniversary of the first…

Editor March 11, 2022

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Sexual assault reported along Rabbit River Trail

Wayland City Police are asking for the public’s help in an investigation of a complaint of a sexual assault on the Rabbit River Trail off East Elm Street. Authorities said…

Editor March 10, 2022