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Vikings sweep Kelloggsville to open Silver season

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball squad opened its O-K Silver Conference season Wednesday evening with a resounding victory over Kelloggsville. The Vikings swept three matches, 25-10, 25-9 and 25-11. "The girls looked amazing at the net and on defense,” said coach Alicia Kent. Statistical leaders for the night were Cami Hibma...
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Community Notices

Paws With a Cause to build new facility, add vet clinic

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The Paws With A Cause facility on Division Street just north of Wayland is about to begin a $9.5 million renovation and expansion project. A Paws spokesperson said the organization’s mission is to help people in need, but increasing demand for service dogs has resulted in plans for a new...
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Wildcat tennis team wins 3rd straight dual match, 8-0

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The Wayland varsity tennis team Wednesday afternoon blanked a young visiting Wyoming team, 8-0. Theo Oddy collected his first victory at first singles, 6-0, 6-1. Cam Sieffert won his match at second singles, also with a score of 6-0, 6-1. Chesney Hudson continued his undefeated season with a 6-0, 6-0...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Bessie B, Baker Elementary in the early 1960s 25 Years Ago — Sept. 6, 1999 Local police now indicate that the story last week of Wayland teens being threatened by an attempted kidnapper has a lot...
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Obituaries

Celebration of life Sept. 22 in Dorr for Rick Dutkiewicz

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Well known area musician and Dorr native Rick Dutkiewicz died at the age of 70 Wednesday, Aug 28, at his home in Allegan. Rick was born on Dec. 27, 1953, to his late parents Dick and Rusty (Donahue) Dutkiewicz. Unconventional in every aspect of life, including politics, religion and science,...
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Community Notices

SUV crashes inside Gun Lake Casino, but no injuries

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A domestic dispute early Wednesday morning eventually resulted in an SUV crashing into the south side entrance door at the Gun Lake Casino in Bradley. No one was injured, including a security guard near the entrance. The vehicle crashed about 10 feet into the south side of the building near...
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Community Notices

Ron Henderson retires at WAEMS, Dorr Fire Dept.

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Ron Henderson (wearing white shirt) has decided it is time to officially retire from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS). He has been with the service since 2001. He also has been seen seen him on fire scenes with Dorr Township Fire Department and has given tirelessly to the community over...
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Forced entry, shooting clarified by Sheriff’s Dept.

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Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies are saying the initial reports of a forced entry in Dorr Township were misleading. The department said in a press release this morning, “Initial information was that the subjects had entered the victim’s home and attempted to take the homeowner hostage at which time the homeowner...
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Retired Wayland elementary teacher Jan Sage dies at 75

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Word has been received that former Wayland Union Schools elementary teacher Jan Sage has died at the age of 75. Ms. Sage was said to have taught at Dorr and Steeby elementary schools. She lived for more than 40 years on Dahlia Street in Wayland. She died in late July...
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City officials prepare for arrival for new city manager

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Though Wayland Mayor Jennifer Antel told City Council members Tuesday night that at least one “strong candidate” has interviewed for city manager, city government essentially remains in limbo temporarily. Since former City Manager Josh Eggleston left last month, Wayland is being served by interim managers both Jae and Gregg Guetschow,...
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