Month: April 2018

‘Air park’ referendum on busy Leighton primary ballot

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Kate Scheltema speaks to the Township Board about the airpark. Leighton Township voters will be given a busy ballot in the Aug. 7 primary election, featuring the very contentious "airpark" issue. The matter is so contentious that citizens who oppose establishing the air park near the corner of 144th Avenue...
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Leighton Twp. continues to experience growing pains

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A sketch of the farm machinery sales and service business at Division and 142nd Avenue. Political science, economics, sociology and history has long taught that growth cannot be stopped, it can only be managed. Such was obvious at the Leighton Township Planning Commission meeting Wednesday night, where two commercial proposals...
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‘Cat track teams lose season debuts to GR Christian

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Sophomore Corrina Courser won both hurdling events. Both the Wayland High School track teams got off to a rough season start Wednesday in dual meet losses to O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Christian. The boys lost 93-44 and the girls were on the short end of a 104-29 count....
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Lady Wildcats split with TK in opening twin bill

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The varsity softball team split a doubleheader with Middleville Thornapple Kellogg in its season opener, losing the nightcap, 10-9 after besting the Trojans 10-7 in the opener. TK came up with a five-run rally in the fifth inning to win the second game. Lauren McCulligh pitched 5 1/3 innings, gave...
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Lady Vikings shut out Godwin in soccer opener

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The Hopkins girls' soccer team blanked Wyoming Godwin Heights in its season opener Wednesday. Hopkins goals were scored  by Keelan Kilbane and Abby Boeve. Arika Hoffman had 2 assists. Sam Sebright was in goal for the shutout.The Lady Vikings will be at Grand River Prep Friday for a nonleague contest.
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Lady Vikings sweep Godwin to launch season

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The Hopkins softball team started the season Tuesday with a band by defeating Wyoming Godwin Heights 20-4 and 16-2 in an O-K Silver Conference doubleheader. Sophomore Kelsey Dusseau pitched three innings for the Vikings in the first game, giving up four hits, striking out two and walking three. On the...
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Lady Clippers sweep Allegan to stay perfect at 6-0

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by Austin Marsman Martin's stellar softball team thus far this season maintained a perfect record Tuesday, sweeping a doubleheader from Allegan. As usual, it was a combination of strong hitting, powerful pitching, and an opponent who perhaps underestimated Martin. Game one was an easy win, the Clippers knocked off Allegan...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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25 Years Ago — April 14, 1993 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners is likely to approve an amended contract for recycling, dealing with the proposed $25 surcharge for users in municipalities. The Yankee Springs “People Path” plans seem to have hit a dead end, but organizer Jenny Lamoreaux has...
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Wildcats lose to wind, cold, Caledonia in season opener

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The Wayland boys' golf team dropped a 159-165 nonleague dual match to Caledonia Tuesday in its season opener at the Broadmoor Country Club. "It was a cold and windy day at Broadmoor," said coach Chris Drew. "This was the first match of the year for the Wildcats, and they did...
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Lady Wildcats fall short 4-3 to TK in league opener

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The Wayland High School girls' soccer team opened O-K Gold Conference play Tuesday evening by being edged 4-3 by Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Lady Wildcats fell to 0-2 overall and 1-0 in league play. They will pay Thursday evening at South Christian. The Trojans took the lead first 20 minutes...
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