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Middle school changes earn board’s praise

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Rachel Simak Asst. Principal Andrew Augustin The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening got a first-hand look at changes for the middle school this fall, some as a result of the bond passage and some by the arrival of two new administrators. Because of passage of the bond proposal in...
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Editorial

Emily Jipp is the best choice for Circuit Judge

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Emily Jipp To the editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Emily Jipp for the position of 48th Circuit Court Judge in Allegan County. As a dedicated legal professional and a committed member of our community, Emily possesses the integrity, intellect and compassion essential for serving on...
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Support Pro-Life Elizabeth Peterson for Circuit Judge

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To the editor: Elizabeth Peterson Please join us in voting on Nov. 5 for Elizabeth Peterson for 48th Circuit Court Judge for all of Allegan County. Elizabeth is the only candidate for this position to receive the Right to Life Endorsement and she truly represents the values of Allegan County...
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Community Notices

Hopkins Fire Dept. welcomes new fire truck

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Members of the Hopkins Area Fire Department this weekend took delivery on its new fire truck that was purchased as pasrt of 15-year plan for apparatus replacement. Ben Bregg and Spencer Manufacturing handled the arrangements. Being replaced is HAFD's 1996 HME/spencer engine. This apparatus is estimated to have 1,519-gallon tank...
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Columns

Blueberry ‘Cottage’ muffins have wet and dry ingredients

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Directions: Whisk the wet ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. In a medium size bowl, mix the dry ingredients together then stir in the blueberries to coat, this will keep them afloat instead of sinking...
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Yes It’s True: We like our 1-party totalitariansim

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When Democrat Kelli Morris decided not to seek re-election to another four-year term as Watson Township Clerk  in 2024, she made it official: All six townships in northeast Allegan County are in a one-party system. That is, all 32 elected officials on the Nov. 5 general election ballot are Republicans....
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Sports

Martin scoreless at Bloomingdale C-C Invitational

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Martin senior Alex Morin crossed the finish line in fifth place in 17:34.44 to take fifth place individually in the Bloomingdale Invitational Saturday. However, neither the Clipper boys nor girls fielded enough runners to record a team score. Sophomore Jadon Dettman checked in with a 5K time of 19:52.51, good...
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Obituaries

Retired Dick’s Market bakery manager dies at 72

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Pamela Jane Post, former manager of the bakery at Dick's Market in Dorr, died Saturday, Oct. 5. She was 72. Born Nov. 10, 1951, "Janie" lived all her life in Byron Center and Dorr. She retired after many years managing the bakery at Dick's Market and enjoyed reading, puzzles, and...
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Selkirk Lake camp operator Dolores Rohloff dies

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Dolores Agnes Rohloff, former operator of the Selkirk Lake Mobile Park and Campground, died Friday, Oct. 11 in Kalamazoo. Born in Detroit on Aug. 17, 1932, she was the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk. In September 1959, Dolores married Norman Rohloff. Together, they built a life in Kalamazoo,...
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Sports

Martin loses to Gobles in unbeatens grid showdown

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Martin's unbeaten streak stretching back to mid-September 2023 was snapped by unbeaten Gobles Friday night, 20-14. It was the annual game honoring the Onions Kings, Martin’s nickname of more than 65 years ago until Supt. Albert Deal scrapped it in favor of the Clippers. Gobles came into this ballgame with...
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