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Funeral mass at St. Stan’s Saturday for ‘Beck’ Smith
Leo A. Smith died at his home in Dorr of cancer Tuesday, May 4. He was 92. Born Sept. 11, 1928, to Antone and Hartsel Smith of Belmont Addition, Mich.,…
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Hopkins girls now 7-1 in Silver after twin bill sweep
The Hopkins varsity softball team ran its O-K Silver Conference record to 7-1 with a doubleheader sweep of NorthPointe Christian Wednesday. The Lady Vikings won 14-3 and 11-8 to improve…
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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 — May 8, 1996 We apologize most sincerely to readers that the edition…
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Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt
Dennis J. Helmholdt, 63, a 1976 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, May 1. Dennis could always be found attending his children's and now grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved…
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Viking track teams split in O-K Silver double dual meet
The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams split an O-K Silver Conference double dual meet Tuesday, both defeating Comstock Park but losing to Belding. The boys beat Comstock Park 94-37,…
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Lady Wildcats sweep TK in doubleader showdown
It may have been the battle for the O-K Gold Conference championship, and if true, the Wayland High School softball team is back in the driver's seat. The Lady Wildcats…
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Blood drive set Wednesday at Wayland United Church
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday at the United Church of Wayland from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. The American Red Cross is giving a $5…
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Two ‘Cat distance runners surprise in double dual
Thornapple Kellogg and Kenowa Hills came to town to take on Wayland in an OK-Gold Conference double dual meet. The local boys emerged victorious, but the girls fell short. Perhaps…
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Ranger Rick: Hunter Biden has happy, privileged life
When you try to purchase a weapon, you have to make out a form for your background check. It's been some time since I made mine out, but I believe…
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M-179 to be closed for a week of U.S.-131, casino
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that M-179 (129th Avenue) will be closed between U.S.-131 and 10th Street. starting Monday, May 10, through Monday, May 17. The road will…