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Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK
It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’
"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…
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Wayland school summer program serves 10,000 meals
Wayland Union Schools served 10,000 meals this summer. The district offered free lunches to kids ages 18 and under in a variety of locations, as well as breakfast during summer…
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Cars2Go used car building comes a-tumbling down
As promised, the walls of the old Herb Chevrolet dealership building on West Superior Street came a tumbling down after about 45 years at the site at the corner of…
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Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?
“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…
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Lady Vikings sweep Godwin in O-K Silver opener
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team opened its O-K Silver Conference season Thursday evening with a three-set sweep over Wyoming Godwin Heights, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-15. "The team was very balanced…
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Army Bob: Technology can make car cell phone use safer
by Robert M. Traxler The summer is waning and those of us who operate motorcycles are sad. Riding a bike, any bike, through beautiful Allegan County is a very enjoyable…
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Retired home economist still judges fair food entries at 87
Though Shirley Hamman retired in 1990 as Allegan County Home Economist, she continues to be active in county extension programs, such as the Culinary Arts division of the life skills…
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Watson seeking grant for possible meat processing plant
Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening introduced Jay Roberts-Eveland, retired Kentwood Schools therapist, who is writing a grant and submitting it to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help…
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WHS math teacher Linda Anderson ‘Excellence’ finalist
Wayland High School math teacher Linda (Anderson) Bensyl has been selected as a Michigan state-level finalist in mathematics by a selection committee for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in…