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Viking throwers dominate Field Days in Grand Rapids
Somebody has to ask the question: Where did Hopkins come up with the throwers? The Vikings and Lady Vikings served notice Saturday morning at the Cougar Field Days in Grand…
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Water main broken at Reno Drive and West Superior
It was reported Friday afternoon that a city water main broke near the intersection of West Superior Street and Reno Rrive, affecting West Superior west from Salvino's to the Speedway…
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Memorial service April 24 in Byron Center for crash victim
Brian Jay Gould, age 51 of Byron Center, died in a traffic crash on M-6 Saturday, April 10. Brian was born in Byron Center Feb. 20, 1970, to Judy and…
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Lady Vikings split in 1st softball games since 2019
The Hopkins varsity softball team played its first games since 2019 Friday and split a doubleheader at Sparta. lThe Lady Vikings lost 6-3 in the opener, coming up with 8…
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Covid numbers continue to challenge Allegan County
The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported one more death as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to six over the last week and 124 since the pandemic…
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Memorial service delayed for Jerry Thompson, 79
Jerry Herbert Thompson aged 79, of Dorr, died Sunday, April 11. Jerry will be remembered for his love of family and friends, and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan back…
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WAEMS earns state grant for youth bicycle helmets
Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) personnel have announced that they have received a grant from the State of Michigan, Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness, for bicycle helmets for local…
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Dems didn’t start the fire on federal revenue sharing
So municipalities in Allegan County soon will be getting a total of $22.9 million in the federal stimulus package, or American Rescue Plan signed into law last month by President…
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WHS grad Monday to open restaurant in Hastings
Wayland High School graduate Orland Smith is opening Bunker's Smokehouse & Grill in downtown Hastings Monday. The eatery is just one block away from State and Jefferson Streets, at 101…
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How will Leighton spend its federal stimulus check?
Steve Shoemaker, Leighton Township Planning Commissioner, appeared before the Township Board Thursday evening as a private citizen to ask what will be done with the $589,074 coming soon from the…