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Dorr special meeting focus is on seeking rescue funds

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The Dorr Township Board will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the township hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether or not the township will apply for federal American Rescue Funds. If approved, the supervisor then has to fill out and sign...
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Motorcyclist killed in crash at Wayland exit on U.S.-131

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A car vs. motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon near the southbound Wayland exit of U.S.-131 expressway took the life of a 72-year-old Scotts man. Troopers from the Wayland post of Michigan State Police said a car was slowing down for backed-up traffic when it was struck from behind by the motorcycle,...
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Main Street festival has a comeback after 2 bad years

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The Main Street summer festival was resurrected Saturday in downtown Wayland after suffered two disasters in a row in 2019 and 2020. Main Street was the victim of an unusually fierce summer storm two years ago and was severely limited in its scope and activities. Last year's, just like so...
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Delta variant may bump Covid threat in county

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The number of deaths in Allegan County connected to the Coronavirus pandemic has remained steady this month, but there are some small indications of concern that may mirror worries nationwide. The county death toll as of Friday, July 16, stood at 158, with only one fatality reported over the past...
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School board visitor took part in Jan. 6 insurrection

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The visitor at last Monday’s Wayland Board of Education meeting was Jon Rocha, who is challenging Congressman Fred Upton in the Republican primary in August 2022. Rocha also recently was identified in a video from the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington D.C. He came to meeting and disrupted it from...
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Noah Miller selected band director for Martin High

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Noah Miller Noah Miller, a former member of the Middleville TK and Western Michigan University marching bands, has been announced as the new band director for the Martin Clippers Band. Miller marched in the halftime show at the Cotton Bowl with the Broncos and once dressed up as WMU football...
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Memorial celebration for Jose Blanco will be Sunday

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  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story orginally and incorrectly reported the memorial party was to be held Saturday afternoon. It will be Sunday afternoon instead.   A memorial service for Jose Blanco will be held starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Vann's Valley Event Center (formerly Hidden Valley...
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Variety of artists’ booths featured in Main Street fest

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A variety of unique artists’ booths will be featured at the Main Street celebration from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in downtown Wayland. So far, there are 15 vendors, farmers market, cornhole tournament, barbecue cook-off, 11 kids' activities, dunk tank, food trucks, live entertainment and more. The artists’...
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Benefit barbecue dinner at Watson Twp. Hall canceled

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A benefit barbecue for the Moenke family Tuesday, July 6, has been canceled. Watson Township Trustee Michelle Harris announced on Facebook, "I‘m very sorry to announce the Big Lake fire benefit dinner scheduled for tomorrow night, Tuesday July 6th, has been cancelled. No known plans for rescheduling at this point."...
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Homemade ice cream now sold at parlor in Hopkins

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Lafayette Creamery is now open in downtown Hopkins next to the post office and Pikis. The business serves homemade premium ice cream, made on-site. Hours M-Th 2-8 and weekends 12-8, closed Sunday.
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