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WHS’ Jake Larsen to play soccer at Grace Bible College

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Wayland High School boys' soccer standout Jake Larsen recently signed to continue his soccer playing career at Grace Bible College. Jake, who often played goalie, is pictured with his parents, Doug and Marcy Larsen, Grace Bible College head coach Dustin Buchanan (seated, right) and former Wayland varsity boys soccer coach Ben Sleeman. (Photo courtesy of Laurie...
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Martin Odyssey team qualifies for World Finals in 2 events

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The Martin High School Odyssey of the Mind team captured a first place in solving one problem and second in another at the state Division 3 competition this past weekend. The Martin students team placed second in Problem 1 "Catch Us if You Can" and first in Problem 4 "Ready,...
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Teen killed after being thrown from back seat of car in crash

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A 15-year-old female teen was killed early Sunday morning after she was thrown from the back seat of a vehicle she was riding in near the Wayland exit on the U.S.-131 expressway. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office said the a fatal crash occurred at about 2:40 a.m. in Wayland Township....
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I don’t know if President Trump is a cocaine addict, but…

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It’s hard to separate real news from fake news these days, but I can’t resist some scuttlebutt I came across in recent times. The Daily Caller two months ago reported, “When he takes his oath of office on Jan. 20, Donald Trump will likely be the first president in 24...
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Hopkins horn quintet honored by Division 1 rating at state

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A horn quintet from Hopkins High School was accorded a Division 1 rating Saturday at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra state festival. The ensemble included (from lewft) Chad Steffes, Nolan Pickett, Becca Colby, Hailey Burch and Laura Velderman. (Photo supplied)
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Robert Traxler re-elected chairman of Dorr Twp. ZBA

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The Dorr Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) elected officers for 2017 at its March 16 quarterly meeting. Elected unanimously were Robert Traxler to serve a second term as Chairman, Jim Vote to be vice chairman, a new position this term, and re-elected Ethel Visser, who has served on the...
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Service will be Monday in Moline for George Springvloed

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George C. Springvloed, age 75, of Dorr, died Friday, March 17. George served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a faithful husband, father and friend, who will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Judy; his children, Sherri (Springvloed) Thompson, Dave and Sheri Springvloed, Michelle and...
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Basura: President Trump needs us to love, support him

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Now I’m not one to go around spreading rumors, I’m just not the gossipy kind, You’ll never hear me repeating gossip, So you’d better listen close, the first time. — Legendary TV show "Hee Haw" Hee Haw salutes East Grand Rapids, Michigan: SALUTE Poor Don. You’ve gotta feel bad for...
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Snow covered slippery roads cause U.S.-131 accidents

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A couple of weather-related traffic accidents this morning shut down a large portion of the U.S.-131 expressway north of Wayland. Officials have reported accidents near 100th Street and between the 135th Avenue (Wayland) and 142nd Avenue (Dorr) exits. The highway was snow covered and slippery Friday morning. Allegan County Sheriff's...
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Hermenitt honored for 40 years coaching girls’ hoops

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Wayland Middle School eighth-grade girls' basketball coach Don Hermenitt recently was honored for coaching the sport for 40 years. Hermenitt began his career guiding girls on the court in 1976 as assistant to legendary varsity coach Zack Moushegian. In later years he chose to take younger players. He is shown...
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