Month: November 2023

Woman found safe after missing report in Monterey

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Erica Scott has been found safe, according to Allegan County Sheriff's Office. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing woman in the area of 134th Avenue  and 32nd Street in Monterey Township. The missing subject, Erica Leigh Scott, was determined to have been last seen Friday...
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Martin’s grid revenge takes Clippers to playoff semis

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Revenge is sweet, especially in the playoffs. It happened to the Martin eight-man football team Friday night in a convincing 28-6 victory over Gobles in the second round of the post-season playoffs. It was the Clippers’ seventh straight victory after enduring the lowest point of the season, a 53-16 defeat...
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Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin

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COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred to as an off-year election, there will be three votes taken on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in this area, including the...
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Services will be Tuesday for Dan Bileth, 80, of Dorr

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Daniel Roger Bileth of Dorr died Wednesday, Nov. 1. He was 80 years old. Dan enjoyed spending times with friends and family, watching classic television shows and movies and bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean Bileth; children Daniel Bileth Jr.; Cindy (Todd) Kruizenga, Ron...
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Two Viking seniors make O-K Silver volleyball unit

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Seniors Kate Claypool and Ellie Sebright have been selected to the O-K Silver Conference first unit. Sophomore Lily Iciek and sophomore Ellie Sykes were accorded honorable mention accolades. The Lady Vikings finished second in the final league standings this season.
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Hopkins FFA advisor selected for national award

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Jessica Couch Longtime Hopkins FFA chapter advisor and agriscience teacher Jessica Couch was awarded. An Honorary American Degree Friday at the National FFA convention in Indianapolis. The honoree joked on Facebook, “My 30 seconds of fame. It truly is an honor to be recognized by the National FFA Organization today!...
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Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds

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COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able to share what they were working on with audience members. Watson Township officials sincerely believe state government will give them...
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Martin captures Division 4 district volleyball crown

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The Martin High School volleyball team captured the Division 4 district championship Thursday evening by winning in the final round at Tri-Unity Christian. The Lady Clippers prevailed over Zion Christian in straight sets, 25-9, 25-19 and 25-12. They defeated host Tri-Unity in straight sets in the district semfinals while Zion...
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Army Bob: Memories of Hamas atrocities fading

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by Robert M. Traxler A Gallup poll conducted Feb. 1, 2023, found that 49% of Democrats support the “Palestinians” and 38% support Israel. The numbers seem hard to believe, so I double checked it. The logical question is why? Well, if we think it over, the current politically correct mortal...
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Then & Now plans school house history fun Nov. 8

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A young, budding historian, Zakary Kadwell, stopped into the Then & Now historical library in Dorr to check out his grandfather Emmett Kadwell’s one room 1909 school house years. This led to Zakary bringing his grandfather in to Then & Now help fill in missing student names. Kadwell, a 1967...
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