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Galesburg-Augusta holds on to spoil Martin’s homecoming, 24-22

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by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin scored as many touchdowns as visiting Galesburg-Augusta Friday, but extra points and a field goal proved to be the difference in the Southwest Athletic Conference contest. The Rams spoiled homecoming for the Clippers with the victory, only the second of the season...
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Lady Wildcats 10th after 1st round of state golf championship tourney

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Wayland was in 10th place Friday after the first round in the Division 3 state championships at the Forest Akers Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University. The Wildcats, like everybody else, had to overcome a lot of adversity with the blustery winds, but they managed to combine...
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South Christian spoils Wildcats’ homecoming grid contest, 30-19

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Wayland had a reasonable shot at winning its homecoming game Friday night, even though perennial power and defending state champion South Christian was coming to town. The Sailors this season had fallen on hard times, and like Wayland has only posted one victory in its first seven games, and that...
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Vikings end 6-game grid skid with 55-12 victory over Wyoming Lee

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The Hopkins varsity football team ended one of its longest losing streaks in recent memory while extending its opponent’s. The Vikings made sure homecoming Friday night was a happy occasion with a 55-12 victory over visiting Wyoming Lee, which at the same was absorbing its 20th consecutive defeat. The Rebels...
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WHS homecoming royalty is unusual: Queen is on football team

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It has to go down in history as one of the unusual homecoming royalty events ever. Hanna Moulenbelt (23, with jersey and flowers) was chosen queen and happens to be a member of the football team as a placekicker. By her side is Jack Marcinek, a member of the marching...
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‘Cats host Wayland Invitational while battling for 2nd in Gold

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The Wayland High School volleyball team will be host for its invitational Saturday sporting a 20-14-4 overall record, 5-3 in the O-K Gold Conference. The Lady Wildcats will be joined in the eight-team competition Saturday morning and afternoon by Byron Center, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids West Catholic, Hamilton, Hudsonville...
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Jijak Foundation fall harvest festival, corn dance, is Oct. 24

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The Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis is inviting the public to the fall festival and corn dance from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Jijak Foundation site in Hopkins Township. Jijak Director Kevin Finney said the day will include feasting and working with the fall harvest...
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Editorial

Why do we risk precious lands for oil and gas companys’ profits?

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  In a satellite view of Michigan, the Barry and Allegan State Game Areas can be seen as darker green, textured areas of forest in the satellite image. These areas are in contrast to the rest of the land that is lighter green, mowed, tilled, and divided up with roads....
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WHS grad Jessie Merchant inducted into GR Sports Hall of Fame

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Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame 2015 inductees this year at the Van Andel Arena are Michigan State University golfer Sue Ertl (left) and Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant (center), shown with Cheri Ritz, coach of the defending state champion Wayland softball team. Merchant was an all-state performer at...
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Columns

Army Bob: New gun laws will be all symbolism, no substance

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The call for gun control is once again loud and not so clear. The liberal media has its panties in a bunch once again and is making calls for more laws. The mantra “common sense gun control” is overused every time something like the murders in Oregon happens. Banning all...
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