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2017: That was the year that was in NE Allegan County
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is a survey of the year 2017 and an analysis by the editor. Dorr Township’s fall from grace…
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WHS grad Pat Wilde puts away whistle after 28 years
The life of a high school basketball referee isn’t easy, but 1974 Wayland High School graduate Pat Wilde, who hung up his whistle this fall after 28 years, says he…
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Lady Wildcats drop 50-44 decision to Forest Hills Central
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team concluded the year 2017 and the Cornerstone Holiday High School Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon with a 50-44 loss to Forest Hills Central. The Lady…
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One Small Voice: Reflections on new year’s resolutions
It's the end of another year, which has me thinking about several things, seemingly related, but not really. (I'm sure there's a word for that.) Specifically, I'm wondering about calendars,…
Posted inObituaries
Service will be Jan. 3 for Frank Haefner of Monterey
Frank was born on March 4, 1929, in Chicago, to August and Theresa Haefner. Frank was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He retired after 40 years with…
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Frigid-shooting Wildcats fall 58-40 to Spring Lake
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Friday evening absorbed its third straight loss of the season, a rarity, by dropping a 58-40 decision to Spring Lake in the second and…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Overturned semi-truck closes U.S.-131 south at Martin
By Austin Marsman The Allegan County Sheriff's office has reported that southbound U.S.-131 at Exit 55/Martin is closed because of a semi-truck on its side. Deputies say if possible, please…
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Lady Wildcats fade down the stretch after solid 1st half
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team suffered a 60-38 setback at the hands of Zeeland East Thursday evening in the first round of the Cornerstone University High School Holiday Basketball…
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Hopkins beats Class A foe to win holiday hoops tourney
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team captured the Hamilton Holiday basketball Tournament championship Thursday evening with a stunning 62-59 upset victory over Class A Grandville. The Vikings lifted their overall…
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Judge Kevin Cronin retirement leaves controversial legacy
EDITOR'S NOTE: The author has corrected three errors pointed out in the comments section. Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin of Hopkins is leaving the bench next month in about…