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John Anderson of Dorr died Jan. 9 on his 56th birthday
John Thomas Anderson, known as Tom, or J.T. to his friends, died Saturday, Jan, 9 , on his 56th birthday. He was born on Jan. 9, 1965, in Grand Rapids…
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County Covid deaths jump to 118, but signs positive
The number of Coronavirus cases reported in Allegan County continues to decline, but the death toll in the last week increased from 110 to 118. The average number of cases…
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Lady ‘Cats rolling along, but boys can’t hold on to lead
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 20-10 Monday, but the boys lost 21-9 at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes in Wayland. It was a rocky…
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Former Wildcat C-C, track star is 800-meter champ
Former Wayland High School cross-country and track standout Maggie Whitney captured the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) championship in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:21.62 to win by just…
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Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way
Though she didn’t start her job until last July 1, Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds will undergo her first annual performance evaluation by the school board soon. Board…
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Monterey Twp. man’s trial for murder begins in Allegan
Dennis Bowman, 71, of Monterey Township, who admitted killing a woman in Virginia 40 years ago, was in Allegan County District Court to face charges of murdering his 14-year-old adopted…
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You can convert snow into a fun ‘Snowcream’ dessert
by Kathy Hamman Miller What can you do with the kids for fun with all this beautiful snow? Why... make some "Snowcream" of course. Hand them a chilled container to…
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Ramblin’ Road: I love to pretend being a know-it-all
by Phyllis McCrossin I think one of the biggest differences between King and me is the way we appreciate music and watch TV. King can basically take it or leave…
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Hopkins schools’ dropoff, pickup procedures change
Hopkins Public Schools officials have announced adjustments for student drop off/pickup procedures in preparation for the return of all students Monday, March 8. The changes will first occur on Monday,…
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Celebration of life planned Tuesday for Betty Hornstra
Betty Hornstra, age 80, of Dorr, died Saturday, Feb. 20. She is survived by her children Kelly (Ray Dreyer) Brinkhuis, Tim Hornstra, Lori Hornstra; grandchildren Noah (Amanda) Damber, Steve (Sarah)…