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Army Bob: Candidates’ ages make VP choice important
by Robert M. Traxler “Your brain is still developing even after society calls you an adult. But it doesn’t last long. Once you hit your late 20s, you start a…
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Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery
Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a…
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WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life
The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game…
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Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals
Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking: Ivy…
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Girls’ band continues a family tradition from Dixie
The 6 Pak today includes Mary Arbanas, Tony Arbanas, Joe Arbanas, Roselyn Arbanas, Bruce Kraft, Jennifer Brower, Beth Pavlak, Molly Schlatter and Megan Pavlak Roxbury. EDITOR’S NOTE: Then & Now…
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Wildcat boys win, girls lose on lanes to South Christian
Haven Baker The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team hiked its dual match record overall to 12-1 Wednesday afternoon at t he Rock ’N Bowl Lanes with a victory over South…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Dick's Market in downtown Dorr in the 1960s. 25 Years Ago — Feb. 8, 1999 The…
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Lady Clippers bounce back in 46-30 romp over Allegan
The Martin girls’ basketball team bounced back from a rare and modest two-game losing streak Tuesday night by turning back Allegan 46-30. The Lady Clipper overcame a slow start, tied…
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Hopkins lads put an end to 10-game hoops losing skid
The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team finally put to rest its troublesome 10-game losing streak Monday night by edging NorthPointe Christian 68-65. The girls, however, lost to the O-K Silver…
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WHS girls’ hoops games halted after ref heart attack
The Wayland girls’ basketball junior varsity and varsity games at Cedar Springs Tuesday evening were postponed. An attendee reported that a referee of the jayvee contest collapsed on the floor…