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Watson, Hopkins Twp. fires keep departments busy

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Area firefighters were exceptionally busy Saturday night doing what they often do, but more often lately. The Hopkins Area Fire Department was summoned at about 5 p.m. to a structure fire in Watson Township. Allegan Fire District and Martin Township Fire & Rescue assisted with automatic mutual aid. Otsego Fire...
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Man local police caught soliciting sentenced to prison

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Wayland City Police have announced the sentencing of David Milliner of Philadelphia, who was accused of and pleaded guilty to soliciting a 12-year-old Wayland boy three and a half years ago. Local authorities learned that sexually explicit material had been found on the 12-year-old's school-issued iPad. The boy's mother said her...
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Fatal accident backs up U.S.-131 north of Wayland

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A fatal pedestrian-semi-truck accident on U.S.-131 Thursday afternoon has severely backed up motorists' traffic north of Wayland on the freeway. Authorities from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police said one person was killed just before 4 p.m. on the southbound lane of U.S.-131 at 100th Street (Exit No....
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Hopkins state FFA reporter is national officer candidate

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Stephanie Harvey Stephanie Harvey of Hopkins, State Reporter for the Michigan FFA, has been selected as Michigan's National Officer Candidate! She will spend the upcoming months preparing for a rigorous selection process in hopes to serve as a National FFA Officer.
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Allegan County Covid rates decline, but deaths are up

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The death toll from the Coronavirus in Allegan County has climbed by four more since Friday, reaching a total of 138 since the pandemic began 13 months ago. However, statistics demonstrate a mixed bag, as the rate of daily new cases over the past seven days has dropped below 30...
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Covid-19 vaccines available in Hopkins Wednesday

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Covid-19 vaccines are coming to Hopkins Wednesday, May 12. There will be a mobile unit in the Hopkins United Methodist church parking lot (322 N. Maple St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk ins/ups are welcome. There is no charge.
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Allegan County Covid death toll up by 4 more this week

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Four additional deaths connected to the Coronavirus this week have been reported by the Allegan County Health Department, bringing the total to 134 since the pandemic began more than 13 months ago. Health officials have said that death statistics tend to lag behind other indicators, which are looking a lot...
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Road paving for 6th Street, 131st Ave. begins next week

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The paving project in Wayland Township for 6th Street and 131st Avenue between Gregorville Road and 4th Street is scheduled for the top course of asphalt on Wednesday, May 12, weather permitting. The Allegan County Road Commission indicates traffic will be maintained with flaggers, but anticipate delays.
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Blood drive set Wednesday at Wayland United Church

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There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday at the United Church of Wayland from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. The American Red Cross is giving a $5 Amazon card and a chance to win a travel trailer camper to those who donate this month. Donors can still...
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M-179 to be closed for a week of U.S.-131, casino

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The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that M-179 (129th Avenue) will be closed between U.S.-131 and 10th Street. starting Monday, May 10, through Monday, May 17. The road will be closed at the railroad tracks, but traffic to the Gun Lake Casino will be maintained from the west. Motorists...
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