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Burning permits issue in limbo for Michigan residents
To burn or not to burn: That is the question. At least that’s a puzzling question many Allegan County residents will be grappling with at the start of spring, when…
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Special ceremony May 10 to honor Civil War veteran Andrew Bee
A special ceremony honoring the man said to have captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis after the end of the Civil War will be held at East Martin Cemetery Sunday, May…
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Wayland School Board cautiously endorses ECAC program
All seven members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night cautiously voted to endorse the Early College/Allegan County program through Lake Michigan College. Through the ECAC, students can graduate…
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Corey LaValley to face murder and arson charges after trailer fire
Detectives from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department have met with the Allegan County Prosecutor’s Office and charges have been filed against Corey LaValley, 34, in the deaths of a mother…
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Hopkins ‘Tech Vikes’ robotics team ranked 12th in the state
The Hopkins High School Tech Vikes robotics team placed first and won the Excellence in Engineering Award at a competition at East Kentwood March 7 and now is headed to…
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Martin sails into district finals with easy win over Calhoun Christian
by Jon Gambee Martin earned a spot in the District 109 finals Friday at Climax-Scotts High School with an easy 73-16 victory over the Calhoun Christian Cougars Wednesday evening. The…
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Viking boys’ hoop season ends in heartbreaking 54-53 loss
The Hopkins boys’ basketball season ended Wednesday evening in heart-breaking fashion with a one-point 54-53 loss to Paw Paw in the Class B district semifinals at South Haven. The Vikings…
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Wildcats, Godwin have easy tuneups for Friday’s showdown
Tuning up for their Class B district tournament showdown at 7 p.m. Friday evening, Wayland and Godwin both enjoyed a hardcourt breather Wednesday evening in the semifinals. While the Wildcats…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 156
25 Years Ago — March 14, 1990 Final approval was given to developer Truman Dollar of Alpha Properties to hook up sewer service from the Gun Lake Area Sewer…
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Dorr principal pledges to give up TV for month of March
Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak is giving up TV to read for March Is Reading Month. Zaschak has decided to turn off the TV and read for an entire month.…