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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 11, 1995 Jon Campbell was elected chairman of the Allegan County…
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WHS grad Gage Stancell serving in Iraq in harm’s way
Wayland High School graduate and former all-conference football player Gage Stancell (left) is among the U.S. troops in harm's way in Iraq. He is stationed in a country with military…
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Lady Clippers make it 7 in row with easy 52-19 victory
The Martin girls' varsity basketball team handily defeated West Michigan Aviation Academy 52-19 Tuesday night to moves its overall season record to 7-0. The Lady Clippers took control of the…
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Vikings pull out OT thriller, 68-67, over Ottawa Hills
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team won a tough contest Tuesday night, 68-67 in overtime against non-conference opponent Ottawa Hills. The home-standing Vikings trailed Ottawa 18-13 at the end of…
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Lady Wildcats ‘win ugly’ vs. Kelloggsville to go to 7-0
It was a bad night for the Wayland girls’ basketball team. It was a bad night for the referees. It may even have been a bad night for coaches. The…
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Ranger Rick: At Golden Globes, truth speaks to power
I didn't watch the Golden Globe Awards last night. I really don't give a flying rat's rear end who won what for what performance (although I have a weakness for…
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State Police seek info on Barry County robbery suspect
Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 2:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Little's Country Store 5819 Thornapple Lake Road in Hastings Township, not…
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Hopkins girls now 2-0 in conference bowl standings
The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team is 2-0 in O-K Silver Conference matches thus far this season. The Lady Vikings picked up their latest win in Belding, 17-13. High scores…
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Lady Wildcats’ bowling team takes down TK, 22-8
The Wayland girls' bowling team scored a convincing 22-8 dual match victory Monday night over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The ladies' first Baker game of only 122 and lost four points…
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Postal worker killed in crash was from Martin area
A U.S. Postal Service worker from Martin died Monday just after noon on 10th Street between between 107th and 110th Avenues after a truck hit the vehicle while it was…