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Micro-managing rears ugly head again in Dorr Twp.
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is one thing the Dorr Township Board has done better than anyone…
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Lady Wildcats win tuneup for Gold tourney showdown
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team tuned up for its approaching showdown with Grand Rapids Catholic Central by defeating non-conference foe Wyoming Thursday evening. The Lady Wildcats won on…
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Wayland Middle School to go remote Oct. 22, 25, 26
Wayland Union Middle School will transition to temporary remote instruction starting Friday, Oct. 22, at least until Wednesday, Oct. 27. In a letter to parents and staff, school district officials…
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Army Bob: Policing school board meetings overreach
by Robert M. Traxler “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;…
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Wayland High School NHS inducts 42 new members
The Wayland Union High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 42 members Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at the Fine Arts Center. The National Honor Society (NHS) seeks to…
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Motorcyclist who crashed near Martin dies of injuries
Riley James Campbell, 28, of Portage, has died of injuries he suffered last weekend in a motorcycle crash east of Martin in Orangeville Township. Authorities with the Barry County Sheriff's…
Posted inObituaries
Ex-U.S. Navy electrician Gordy Meredith dies at 62
Gordon Durelle Meredith, age 62, died Monday, Oct. 18. Gordy served his country in the United States Navy, where he was an electrician on any ship he served on and…
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Service slated for Nov. 8 at St. Therese for Walter Kles
Walter Kles, age 91, died Monday, Oct. 18. He is survived by his children Fran (Steven) Howard; grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) McBride, Travis Howard; great-granddaughter, Maci Kay; nephew, many nieces and…
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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 — Oct. 21, 1996 The Village of Hopkins considered buying the abandoned livestock…
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Service slated for ‘Babe’ Kraima, 89, at CRC Saturday
Marion “Babe” Kraima, age 89, died Monday, Oct. 18. Marion was a charter member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church. After spending time raising her six children, she worked at Keebler…