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‘River to River’ trail arises from the ashes
The sleeping idea of a “River to River” Interurban trail seems to have awakened from its slumber. Amanda Winters, a member of the Dorr Township Parks Commission, told the Dorr…
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Middle school spelling bee winner decided
The Wayland Union Middle School spelling bee went eight rounds before Amara Sheffer scored the victory with the winning word "catapults." She will be moving on to the Allegan County…
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Wildcat guys lose by 2 to Forest Hills Eastern
The game had been postponed twice this week, but the Wayland boys' varsity basketball team finally played at Forest Hills Eastern Thursday evening, only to come up two points short,…
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Public hearing Feb. 11 to discuss vacant lot
The Wayland City Planning Commission will have a public hearing Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, to deliberate on an application from a developer to rezone the huge vacant lot at the…
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Army Bob: Pardons by Biden leave questions
by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden pardoned the January 6th Commission and the witnesses who testified under oath concerning three of the articles of impeachment of President Donald Trump.…
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Service Saturday for Dan VanVolkinburg, 72
Daniel Keith VanVolkinburg, 72, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 19. Dan was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. After graduating from Byron Center High School in…
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Clipper girls lose to quality Lawton squad
The Martin High School girls; varsity basketball team dropped a 41-30 decision Wednesday night to Lawton. The visiting Blue Devils turned out to be one of the better opponents this…
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Service set Tuesday for Billy Miller of Dorr
Billy Miller of Dorr, a man whose kindness, love, and devotion touched the lives of all who knew him, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 18. Billy was not only Kelly’s best…
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Tyler Ebels is Dorr Twp. Firefighter of the Year
Tyler Ebels this week was selected as the Dorr Township Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. After joining the local department from Georgetown Township Fire Dept years back, Tyler established…
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Harding’s donates more than $4,200 to Wayland food pantry
Aimee VanTuinen of the Christian Neighbors food pantry in Wayland accepts a check for $4248.74 from Harding's Market, which recently completed its December Round Up event. The campaign includes customers…