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Yes It’s True: Search for quotes makes media lame
“Too many people with smooth on their tongues, filling their pockets with ‘I promise yous.” — An old Marathon gasoline radio ad, “…it is a tale told by an idiot, full…
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Hopkins Village voters to be asked to restore levy
The Village of Hopkins in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, election will ask local voters to restore the authorized 10-mill levy. Local officials say passage of the request will result in…
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Stud Muffins bakery will open in Dorr early next year
The Stud Muffins Bakery & Cafe food wagon that has been making the rounds at area celebrations and events in the last couple of years will open as a brick…
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Wildcats’ rout assures 1st winning season since 2013
Yes, Houseman Field was very soggy in the Wildcats' win Friday night. Wayland High School’s football team scored its most lopsided victory in a long time at Houseman Field in…
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Longtime county physician Larry LaGattuta dies at 93
Longtime Allegan County physician "Larry LaGattuta died Friday, Oct. 13, at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected. He was…
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Vikings score big volleyball win over Comstock Park
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team came up big Thursday evening and turned back Comstock Park in four matches. The Lady Vikings dropped the first set 25-23, but then turned the…
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Martin cops quality non-league win over Marcellus
Martin’s varsity football team captured its sixth win in eight tries Thursday night by defeating Marcellus 28-14 in a non-league contest. The game was held Thursday rather than on a…
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Walinga USA wins OK to join industrial district
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to allow Walinga USA entry into an industrial development district so it can apply for tax breaks. Walinga, manufacturer of pneumatic…
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Reward offered in 2 Martin Twp. suspected arson fires
The Michigan State Police Fire Investigation unit is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible party in connection with two fires near 120th…
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WHS graduate Merle Stone dies at home in Hopkins
Merle Russell Stone of Hopkins died Saturday, Oct. 7, at his home. Merle was born July 7, 1948, in Allegan. He spent his formative years in the Wayland area and…