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Funnel cloud seen in Salem Township Bunker Hill area
Weather sirens in Wayland went off about 4 p.m. Friday off due to a reported tornado on the ground in the area of Salem Township, 146th Avenue and 27th Street,…
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Lady Vikings honor 4 seniors, then beat Sparta
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday night honored four seniors, Ryley Dykstra, Maya Kerber, Avery Roxbury and Sierra Smith and then capped the festive night with a straight set triumph…
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State advises against cider buying from Bowens Mills
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has ordered Historic Bowens Mills to stop selling its cider from its unlicensed cider processing facility in Yankee Springs Township. The state…
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Funeral Monday for former custodian Rose Hancock
Rose Marie Hancock, age 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, while surrounded by her family. Rose was a lifetime resident of Dorr and was involved in many organizations, including Project Hope…
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Departing deputy praises Dorr, Leighton departments
Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Bernard Austof is being transferred after four years of covering Dorr and Leighton Townships, but took a moment to send the Township Boards a letter praising…
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Hopkins Library Director resigns, moving to east side
Katie Brinker who was hired as new director of the Hopkins District Library last January, has resigned her post and is moving to the east side of the state. A…
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Gravel mining special use request in Watson denied
The Watson Township Planning Commission has turned down a request for a special use permit from North Star Aggregates to gravel mine at a site on 12th Street. Watson Township…
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Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents
by Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds We have been experiencing elevated behaviors this year. Our students have not experienced a "normal" school year in two years. Learning expectations and facing school…
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Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?
by Robert M. Traxler What will happen if the government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) embargoes trade with the United States? Or China invades Taiwan? Even the folks…
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Martin vs. Mendon Friday is ‘only showdown in town’
The “only showdown in town” for this area this season will be played Friday evening at Martin when a once-beaten Mendon squad pays a visit. The host Clippers, who also…