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Yes It’s True: Tell the truth whenever you can
Rick Leach Not long ago and not far away, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks in Albion welcomed a special guest speaker to their annual dinner — former…
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Service set for April 11 for Duane Haywood
Duane Jon Haywood ("Woody"), 73, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, at his home in Wayland. He was born Dec. 22, 1951, to Leon and Esther Haywood and grew up with…
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What is the first sign of spring ending winter?
A frequently asked question at this time of the year is, "What is the first sign of spring?" Some say it's spotting the first robin in the yard. Others say…
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Bridge closure over 146th and 131 noted
The Allegan County Road Commission has announced a bridge closure on 146th Avenue over US-131 until further notice due to a hit on the structure from U.S.-131 traffic. Please seek…
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Hall of Fame football coach Glenn Noble dies
Glenn Noble, one of four Hopkins High School football coaches in the Michigan Football Coaches Hall of Fame, died of cancer at his home Thursday morning. Noble, a graduate of…
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We offer a job opportunity running on-line news service
"Take this job and shove it... I ain't workin' here no more." Anybody out there interested in operating an on-line local news service? I, David T. Young, am preparing to…
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Martin Young Fives fitted for bike helmets
Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Alan Klein fits Martin schools Young 5's and GSRP class for bike helmets, that were donated by the Allegan County Sherriff's Department and AAESA.
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AeroMed plane to visit strip in Leighton Twp.
The Leighton and Dorr Townshio Fire Departments Monday, April 7, will be taking a refresher class on setting up a landing zone in the event of an emergency. After the…
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Wayland schools lose $66,135 in fed grant
The Wayland Union School District will not receive a $66,315 federal grant originally promised for next March because of funding cutbacks generated by the new presidential administration. Michigan State Supt.…
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Have we just seen a record local rainfall?
This was the scene Wednesday afternoon outside the 4One2 eatery and arcade on South Main Street, as a result of what some weather watchers are calling record-setting rain. Some local…