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The Subterranean: Gain the world, but lose your soul
Reviews of Phantom Thread and All the Money in the World **** out of five stars for both Currently on video (check your local library for these and many other…
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Wayland robotics team finishes 3rd in ‘World” semis
The Wayland Wildcats Robotics Team #6090 placed third in The FIRST World Championship in Detroit, April 25-28. The local team finished the competition being ranked 22nd out of 67 teams in…
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Michigan DNR issues burning ban for Tuesday, May 1
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1 Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine…
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Lady Clippers drop twin bill to Kalamazoo Christian
by Austin Marsman Martin's softball team dropped its double header Monday against Kalamazoo Christian yo have its season record evened at 8-8. The Comets took game one 7 to 2…
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Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines
Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son…
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Lady Vikings unbeaten in 5 O-K Silver contests
The Hopkins varsity softball team hiked its league-leading record to 5-0 and 6-3 overall by sweeping a doubleheader against Kelloggsville Monday. Kesley Dusseau threw all three innings in one game,…
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Lady Wildcats win 2 of 3 in Gull Lake Invitational
The Wayland varsity softball team took two of three encounters at the Gull lake Invitational Saturday, bringing its season record to 5-4. The Lady Wildcats opened the tournament with an…
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Lady Vikings now at 4-3 after Holland Invitational
It’s been a rough last several days for the Hopkins varsity softball team, which started the season with three straight victories, but now sports a 4-3 overall record. The Lady…
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Hopkins elementary students join Lego competition
Sycamore and Hopkins Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders participated in a Lego robotics competition Saturday at the Allegan Fieldhouse. The competition was facilitated by Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Students participated…
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One Small Voice: Education crisis affects food bank
by Lynn Mandaville I was awakened this Sunday morning very early by the sounds of someone fidgeting around at our front door. I didn't think much of it, because in…