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Yes It Is, It’s True: Local tax issues are complicated
“My goal is to cut government in half in 25 years, to get it down to the size where we can drown it in the bathtub.” — Grover Norquist Columnist…
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Wildcats make it 3 wins in a row on the bowling lanes
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team has been on a roll ever since it finished first in the Lowell Invitational earlier this month. The Wildcats claimed their third straight dual…
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Dorr Township Fire Dept. to get a new Pierce pumper
The Dorr Township Fire Department will get a new fire truck within the next year after the Township Board Thursday night approved purchase of a Pierce Enforcer pumper for $556,635.…
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Wayland schools decide to join early college program
Wayland High School students now can earn their high school diploma and an associate's degree through the Early College program of Allegan County. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night…
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WHS grad Lacey James playing for Northern Illinois
Lacey James, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is averaging 5.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game as a 6-9 forward for Northern Illinois University this season. James, an…
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Celebration Rendezvous for Ed Hoover will be in July
Edward "Ed" Hoover, age 58, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Jan. 23. He was born July 11, 1959, to Ross and Dorothy (Coffman) Hoover. Ed graduated from the University of Michigan…
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Martin boys fall to Constantine despite newcomer efforts
by Austin Marsman The boys from Martin couldn’t muster any kind of a lead Tuesday evening and ultimately lost 63 to 51 to Constantine. The Falcons led for much of the…
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Wildcat girls, boys rollers party down for Senior Night
The Wayland girls' and boys' varsity bowling teams partied down for a special Senior Night celebration Wednesday and took down both visiting East Grand Rapids squads. The matchups were a…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 27, 1993 More than half of Michigan homeowners can expect property…
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Lady Clippers bring heat in 64-40 win over Constantine
by Austin Marsman New Southwest Athletic Conference foe Constantine turned out to be an easy 64-40 home victory for the Martin girls Tuesday evening, bringing their record up to 7-6.…