Community Notices

It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings

It was another day off school for students, teachers and staff at the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools Thursday, It wasn't snow that was the culprit, it was a thin,…

Editor February 6, 2025

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Dorr native accepts new corporate post

Dorr native Dale J. Kaminski has accepted a position with Leggett and Platt, replacing the national account manager in furniture components upon his retirement this spring. Kaminski posted on Facebook,…

Editor February 3, 2025

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Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed

The annual spelling bee at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. The top 23 spellers from fourth and fifth grades competed for a chance to advance…

Editor January 31, 2025

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U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr

This was the scene Thursday on northbound U.S.-131, a mile north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) with traffic slowed to a crawl to stop at Wayland. The off ramp…

Editor January 31, 2025

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Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant

Sgt. Brandon Berens has been promoted to patrol lieutenant at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Berens, who formerly served as a deputy in the Leighton and Dorr Township areas, near…

Editor January 30, 2025

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Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts

The Hopkins FFA Junior High Conduct of Meetings team received first place accolades in the district leadership contest at Niles Wednesday evening. The group has earned the right to compete…

Editor January 29, 2025

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Snow drifts cause Wayland, Hopkins school closings

It was somewhat of a surprise Tuesday morning when the Hopkins and Wayland school districts canceled classes for the day because of the poor conditions of roads. Martin was on…

Editor January 28, 2025

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Fire in frigid temps destroys home in Dorr

The Leighton, Wayland and Salem fire departments Friday night assisted the Dorr FD on a structure fire on 18th Street north of town in Dorr. Due to the intense cold…

Editor January 26, 2025

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144th Ave. at overpass repairs begin Jan. 30

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on the 144th Avenue overpass on the U.S.-131 expressway Thursday, Jan. 30, and Friday, Jan. 31 Crews will start at 8…

Editor January 25, 2025

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Go Fund Me intended to pay off mortgage

Don Senior posted this on Facebook: "This is my partner Keith Boekeloo of 30 years. He passed away on Dec. 28. Unfortunately he was under the impression that the house…

Editor January 25, 2025