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Wildcats surprise unbeaten EGR early, but lose 40-14
There's an old saying from the 1960s — "Dare to struggle, dare to win." Wayland was down only 7-0 for the first 22 minutes of its homecoming football game against…
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Health Dept. confirms child at county fair contracted flu
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Allegan County Health Department reported today that a child who had visited last month's Allegan County Fair has tested positive for the…
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Watson crime spree suspect pleads, but faces more charges
Kenneth Earl Lapham, 35, of Otsego finally has pleaded in Allegan County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a series of home invasions a year ago in Watson Township. Lapham on…
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Lady Vikings sweep Lee to go to 3-1 in O-K Silver
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday evening lifted its O-K Silver Conference record to 3-1 with a straight-set victory over Wyoming Lee. The Lady Vikings prevailed 25-3, 25-4 and 25-8.…
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Funeral Saturday for David Lameris, 78, of Dorr
David Lameris, age 78, of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 2. David was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Denver, Colo., to Andrew and Ruth (Joling) Lameris. He enjoyed serving in the Boy Scouts…
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Army Bob: Kim family members deities in North Korea
“President, Dear Leader, Kim’s official biography, stated he never needed to use a toilet because his body was so well calibrated he didn’t urinate or defecate.” NEWS .COM.AU Let’s clear…
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Rosemary Graham is new director of Allegan Co. recycling
Rosemary Graham of Plainwell has been selected as the new director of the Allegan County Resource and Recovery program for Allegan County. Graham, who also is listed as an employee…
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Watson Twp. to take it slow on local medical pot ordinance
Watson Township officials Thursday night indicated they'll be taking their time crafting a proposed ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within its borders. Township Board members heard from Trustee Chuck…
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One Small Voice: NFL protest issue just won’t go away
When my husband and I left Arizona two weeks ago for his Navy reunion in Alabama, the controversy was happily boiling over regarding protests by black NFL players during the…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 7, 1992 The trial of Stephen Lawrence of Gun Lake, accused of…