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‘Wimpy’ winter drops 6-10 inches of snow in West Michigan

West Michigan was a winter wonderland again Wednesday in a winter that's been called "wimpy." Many local residents were hunkering down for the storm, which shut down schools early Wednesday…

Editor February 24, 2016

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Pine Street 5th-grader wins Allegan County Spelling Bee

Pine Street Elementary fifth-grader Summer Morrison, 5th grader at Pine Street Elementary earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan County Bee held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Wayland…

Editor February 24, 2016

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City of Wayland police officers weekly readers at Steeby Elementary

Sgt. Mark Rookus of the Wayland Police Department read to students Monday at Steeby Elementary School. Wayland City Police read to students in various grades in the elementary buildings on…

Editor February 23, 2016

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Hopkins to send 2 teams, individual to state FFA contest

Hopkins High School was host to the FFA regional leadership contests last Thursday night and two teams and an individual earned gold awards to advance to the state competition. "It…

Editor February 22, 2016

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High school biology students help 3rd-graders dissect cow’s eye

Third-graders from Dorr Elementary were given a hands-on lesson on the anatomy of the eye last week. High school students from Lynn Gosson’s AP Biology class worked with the younger…

Editor February 22, 2016

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United Bank headquarters in Grand Rapids to get renovations

A groundbreaking was held Friday for a $5.5 million renovation of United Bank of Michigan's corporate headquarters at 900 East Paris, Grand Rapids. The bank, which opened as Wayland State…

Editor February 20, 2016

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Hopkins plans to finally establish an Athletic Hall of Fame

Work is progressing on establishing the first-ever Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame program to honor the community’s heritage and history.…

Editor February 18, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 203

25 Years Ago — Feb. 20, 1991 Steven Stearns was nominated for another term as president at the Hopkins Village Caucus. Lisa Rewa decided against seeking re-election and three candidates,…

Editor February 17, 2016

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Dorr Elementary students raise funds for Heart Association

Dorr Elementary students held their annual Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Tuesday to raise funds for the American Heart Association and educate students about heart disease and…

Editor February 16, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of…

Editor February 10, 2016