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Service Saturday for former Wayland man Eric Rader
Eric Scott Rader, age 56, formerly of Wayland, died Sunday, Nov. 27, beside a crackling fire at his Delton home, with family near. He endured a short, but mighty fight…
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Young ‘Cats overcome ragged play to win debut
Liberty Laker Wayland has a very talented girls’ basketball team, and it’s very young. And it shows. The 2022-23 Wildcat outfit opened its season Tuesday evening with a 64-47 triumph…
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Missing Leighton man’s body found near lakeshore
Avel Martinez The body of a Leighton Township man who had been reported missing Nov. 21 was found near the lakeshore in Park Township, Ottawa County. The Allegan County Sheriff’s…
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Funeral mass will be Monday for Dennis Belka
Dennis John Belka, age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 26. Dennis was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also devoted to his faith and served at his…
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Martin man sentenced for Internet sex solicitation
Alexander Bogdan A Martin man was sentenced to four days in jail and five years probation and must also pay fines and costs in connection with charges he solicited sex…
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Hopkins Main Street Bakery video airs Friday
The America’s Best Restaurants video episode featuring the Main Street Bakery in Hopkins has been completed and it will air on Friday, Dec. 2. A spokesperson for the eatery said,…
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Longtime Hopkins activist June Krug dies at age 84
June LaVerne Krug, 84 of Hopkins died Monday, Nov. 28, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born Feb. 15, 1938. in Patoka, Ind., she was the daughter of the late…
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Wayland school board rejects book ban request
Digital Camera The Wayland Board of Education Monday night turned down a request to remove the book “Oryx and Crake” from the high school library. The book’s author, Margaret Atwood,…
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Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win
Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my…
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Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons
All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to…