Month: February 2023

Village of Martin can’t use volunteer crossing guards

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The Village of Martin has been notified that it cannot use volunteer crossing guards until they complete proper crossing guard training. "Please know that we are working hard to get this resolved and get them the proper training to follow all laws and rules," a village official said. "We are...
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Ainsworth, Nyp lead Cornerstone hoops win

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Carter Nyp Wayland High School graduate Cory Ainsworth scored 30 points to lead Cornerstone University to a 99-90 victory over U of M Dearborn Wednesday. Teammate Carter Nyp, also a WHS grad, had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Ainsworth is the leading scorer and rebounder this season for the Golden...
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Army Bob: Constitutional rights, or suggestions?

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by Robert M. Traxler “The Constitution is not absolute, the Bill of Rights is a suggestion,” a mantra of the progressive/socialist legions, the modern Abraham Lincoln Brigade, an American volunteer group fighting for the communist side of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) against the Spanish socialists. Free speech, freedom of...
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Wildcat boys set school bowling records in win

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There was a lot of hot bowling by both Wayland boys and girls Wednesday afternoon at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes. The guys won 28-2 and the girls 27.5 to 2.5 over O-K Gold Conference rival South Christina. It was a crazy hot afternoon at the Rock "N Bowl," said...
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‘Round Up’ yields $4,650 for Christian Neighbors pantry

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Harding's Market Wayland customers and associates collected contributions during the store's December Round Up, which allowed the presentation of a $4,650 check to Aimee VanTuienen, director of Wayland Christian Neighbors Food Pantry.
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from 50 years ago. 25 Years Ago— Feb. 2, 1998 Tom Cutler, a 20-year Marion High School principal and former coach...
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Computer repair business moving to S. Main location

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The Technology Solutions computer repair shop is moving from its location on West Superior Street to a new site at 210 S. Main St. Owner Scott Calkins said, "We are signing documents on our new location of 210 S Main Street today and will be moving over the course of...
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Longtime Circuit Judge George Corsiglia dies at 87

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Longtime Allegan County Circuit Court Judge George Richard Corsiglia, age 87, of the Saugatuck-Douglas area, died Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Clark Home in Grand Rapids, after a two-year period of failing health. Born and raised in Kalamazoo to Italian immigrants, Anthonio and Rosa, he became enamored with law as...
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Clippers win, prepare for showdown with Gobles

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The Martin girls' basketball team lifted its overall season record to 11-3 Tuesday night with a bruising 43-38 victory at Berrien Springs. The Lady Clippers trailed through much of the first half, but took the lead in the third period and managed to hang on in the fourth quarter. "Last...
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