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Hopkins Library Director resigns, moving to east side
Katie Brinker who was hired as new director of the Hopkins District Library last January, has resigned her post and is moving to the east side of the state. A…
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Gravel mining special use request in Watson denied
The Watson Township Planning Commission has turned down a request for a special use permit from North Star Aggregates to gravel mine at a site on 12th Street. Watson Township…
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Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents
by Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds We have been experiencing elevated behaviors this year. Our students have not experienced a "normal" school year in two years. Learning expectations and facing school…
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Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?
by Robert M. Traxler What will happen if the government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) embargoes trade with the United States? Or China invades Taiwan? Even the folks…
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Martin vs. Mendon Friday is ‘only showdown in town’
The “only showdown in town” for this area this season will be played Friday evening at Martin when a once-beaten Mendon squad pays a visit. The host Clippers, who also…
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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. 7, 1996 The Wayland Board of Education gave tentative approval to…
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Clipper girls’ harriers take 3rd at Otsego Invitational
The Martin girls' varsity cross-country teams finished third Saturday among the Division 4 squads at the Otsego Invitational. The Lady Clippers were led by senior Mercedes Morin’s 22:38.9 to medal…
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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Barbara Turner, 89
Barbara Elaine (Hunter) Turner, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 5. Barbara never met a stranger. She had a heart for others, befriending people with whom she came into contact. As…
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Wildcats win last home tennis match, 6-2 vs. Sparta
The Wayland High School varsity tennis team won its last home match of the season over non-conference rival Sparta Tuesday night. First singles saw the return of Christian Sieffert for his…
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Service Friday at St. Stan’s for ‘Rocky’ Kurdelski, 83
Thomas “Rocky” Kurdelski, age 83 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerri Kurdelski; children Christine (fiance' James Head) Katterheinrich, Thomas (Marie)…