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Gun Lake Tribe wants to buy 130 acres in Hopkins Twp.
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night took no action on a request from the Gun Lake Tribe to purchase 130 acres of land near Arnsman's Septic Service on 12th Street,…
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Wildcats’ season concluded in regional semis, 63-47
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball season came to end Monday in a 63-47 loss to Dowagiac at Coloma High School in the Class B regional semifinals. The Wildcats, who claimed…
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Missing Dorr man found dead by area authorities
David Lewis Amerson, 36, the Dorr Township man man reported missing over the weekend was found dead Monday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's office. Authorities said there was…
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Allegan Hillside in lockdown Friday due to trespassing
by Austin Marsman The Allegan main campus for the Hillside Learning and Behavior Center went into lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a trespasser on campus. Public Information Coordinator Tom…
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Dorr Township man, 36, missing since Friday night
The Allegan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance. Deputies were dispatched to the Amerson residence in Dorr Township and…
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Let’s follow Texas’ lead to end rigged election system
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby ask the Michigan Legislature to pass a law that requires runoffs when…
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Presley Hudson, CMU to play in NCAA women’s tourney
Presley Hudson, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is heading the NCAA women's basketball tournament later this month with Central Michigan University. CMU Saturday posted a 96-91 victory in…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Nadine Ellinger, 79
Nadine Kay Ellinger, age 79, formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday, March 4. Nadine loved her dogs; Dobby, Finnigan, Kennedy. She spent much of her time with her pets. Nadine was involved…
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Hopkins FFA wins lots of hardware at state convention
Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA brought home plenty of hardware after the organization’s state convention at Michigan State University Thursday and Friday. Bailey Couch was named the…
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Threat to Martin Public Schools deemed not credible
by Austin Marsman A threat of violence was made by a student to Martin Public Schools earlier this week. Another student reported the threat to administration officials Thursday and action…