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Community journalist Jean Gallup dies at 91
Longtime community photojournalist Jean M. (Baker) Gallup, age 91, died Friday, April 18. She was born June 1, 1933, to Art and DeEtte Baker and grew up in Middleville. She…
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Wildcat boys and girls 5th in Allegan meet
Both the Wayland High School girls’ and boys’ track teams finished fifth Friday in the Allegan Invitational. The Wildcat girls would have done a heck of lot better if both…
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Lady Vikings swept by state-rated Vicksburg
The Hopkins softball team lost both ends of a doubleheader against state-ranked Vicksburg Friday. The Lady Vikings put a shock into the Bulldogs by taking a 5-0 lead in the…
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Man who fired gun in Dorr eludes sheriff’s officers
A man accused of recklessly firing a gun in Dorr Township was able to elude authorities Friday. Allegan County Sheriff's deputies said they were summoned to a home on 21st…
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Lady Vikings hope clutch hits continue
The Hopkins softball team will need to continue its clutch hitting this afternoon when taking onVicksburg in another non-conference game, weather permitting.Hopkins has had the knack for the big hits…
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Martin softball wins 1, delayed on nightcap
The Martin softball team won the first game of a doubleheader 9-7 over Delton Kellogg, but had to pause the second game trailing 14-6 due to loss of daylight. The…
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Clippers’ Buell hurls 5-inning perfect game
Martin High School pitcher Haylen Buell, shown here in a snappy Onion Kings uniform, hurled a five-inning perfect game Thursday against Delton Kellogg in a 1-0 victory. Buell allowed no…
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Vikings enjoy a good day in track openers
Kambria Moored The Hopkins girls and boys track teams had a successful outdoor debut Thursday against three O-K Silver Conference opponents. The Lady Vikings swept their three opponents, besting Fruitport…
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Lady Wildcats settle for split against Jenison
Madi Ludema The Wayland softball team Thursday split a non-conference doubleheader with Division 1 Jenison to bring its overall season record to 3-1. The Lady Wildcats won the opener 8-6,…
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Leighton Twp. gives Rhino Seed a tax break
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening voted to award Rhino Seed & Landscape Supply a tax abatement of up to 50 percent over 12 years to help with its plans…