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Mass of Christian burial is April 1 for Peggy Anderson
Peggy Arlene Anderson died Thursday, March 23, at the age of 93. Visitation for Peggy will be held Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to noon at SS Cyril and…
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Yes It’s True: Local live music revived in this area
Frank Chrisman Shawn Moulenbelt Live music certainly is nothing new for bars, entertainment venues and even nearby small town watering holes. They’ve been a part of happenings across the USA…
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Wayland Robotics team 4th in competition at GVSU
The Wayland Union First Robotics No. 6090 outfit captured fourth place this weekend at the robotics competition at Grand Valley State University. Wayland's robot, at the same time was first…
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Funeral will be Thursday for Greg Vanklompenberg
Greg Vanklompenberg of Dorr died Friday, March 24, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 46 years old. Greg was born Oct. 23, 1976, in Grand Rapids, the son of…
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Hopkins to honor greatest volleyball coach today
The community of Hopkins will honor the most successful volleyball coach in its history at 5 p.m. this afternoon at Russo's downtown, where Terri Merren Wisser will be guest of…
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Sycamore students have pet supply drive success
A group of Sycamore Elementary School students completed a wildly successful supplies drive. They were able to donate bags and bags of pet food, treats, some fun toys, and some…
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School officials promise bond also will help robotics
The Wayland Union High Schools’ Robotics team this weekend is competing in the state contest at Grand Valley State University, placing third at the end of the first day. The…
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Dorr Township adopts more than $1.5 million budget
Digital Camera The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a budget with more than $1.5 million expected revenue, and a little more money in the fund balance. Supervisor Jeff Miling…
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Army Bob: Why does our govt. seem to love China?
by Robert M Traxler China is leading in saving the earth. Well, yes, according to our former governor. “U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claimed Friday that Americans can…
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Hopkins schools keepin’ it local with Scott VanBonn
Scott VanBonn The Hopkins Board of Education Wednesday night, after conducting interviews with three candidate finalists, decided to hire Direction of Instruction Scott VanBonn as new superintendent. After the interviews…