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Kenneth Bieber’s mother dies of Covid-related illness
Shirley Mae Shirley Mae Bieber, age 89, of Byron Center died Sunday May 29, at the Oaks of Byron Center Nursing Facility where she resided for the past 17 months…
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Traffic crash snarls traffic near Gun Lake Casino exit
A traffic crash near the U.S.-131 Gun Lake Casino exit No. 61 Wednesday morning caused delays for motorists. Authorities said vehicles and trailers were involved in the incident, but injuries…
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Vikings sweep NorthPointe, take O-K Silver 2nd place
The Hopkins varsity softball team concluded the league season Wednesday by sweeping a doubleheader against NorthPointe Christian, 15-0 and 17-7. The Vikings, who finished in second place in the final…
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Martin teachers helped guide son’s early journey
by Denise Dykstra Last week our third son of four graduated from high school. He was so excited that there was little sadness over it all Every graduation has been…
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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) 25 Years Ago — June 2, 1997 Allegan County Sheriff Dave Haverdink inadvertently injured his brother,…
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Forest Hills Eastern forfeits makeup twin bill to ‘Cats
The Wayland varsity softball team has completed its season in the O-K Gold Conference with a perfect 14-0 record and thus annexed yet another league championship. Second-place Forest Hills Eastern…
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Dorr Parks Commission seeks public participation
Digital Camera The Dorr Township Parks Commission is inviting the entire Dorr community and all park users to the next parks meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the…
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Memorial service Saturday for Colleen Sperlik, age 60
Colleen Marie Sperlik, age 60, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 29. Colleen was born on Jan. 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Jay and Lois (Ziemke) Craig. She is…
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Wildcats’ 8-run rally makes district opener a blowout
Kami Morse: Another HR The Wayland softball team recorded a 15-2 victory Tuesday afternoon over South Christian in the Division 2 district opener at Hopkins. The Wildcats used an eight-run…
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Yes It’s True: County’s ballot racism was showing in ’86
James Blanchard William Lucas I hear tell former Wayne County Executive and Sheriff Bill Lucas, the first black man to run for Michigan governor, died Monday. He was 94, and…