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Barry Hastings: Rounding up the usual suspects
A hundred and one years ago, an influenza pandemic killed 20 million people around the world, and infected 500 million. The first world war raged across Europe with no end…
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JC Wheeler Library in Martin suspends programs
In light of the closing of Michigan schools and based on recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the JC Wheeler Public Library will suspend all programming…
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Army Bob: So the Dems are down to 2 old white men
Senator Mazie Hirono (D- HI) previously stated, “Old white men should just sit down and shut up.” OK, is she including Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, the…
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Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5
Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat of spreading the…
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Leighton to install cameras to catch juvenile hooligans
Leighton Township officials have had enough of the antics of young teen hooligans who have been vandalizing the township hall. The Township Board agreed Thursday evening to install video cameras…
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Chuck Andrysiak, Watson trustee, dies in traffic crash
Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served…
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‘Cat frosh sensation makes D-2 all-state bowling team
Wayland High School freshman Kadence Bottrall has been named to the first unit of the Division 2 all-state bowling team. Her coach and father, Eric, commented, "I can’t be more proud of…
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WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts
The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble…
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MHSAA cancels Martin girls’, boys’ tourney games
The Martin girls’ varsity basketball regional final contest tonight at 6:30 has been canceled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The Clippers boys' district finals contest Friday evening also…
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Funeral March 21 for Wilma Smith, 93, of Burnips
Wilma Smith died Monday, March 9, at Georgetown and Cambridge Manor. She was 93. Wilma was born in Burnips on March 26, 1926 to Anthony and Friedericka (nee Strickfaden) Berens.…