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Lady Vikings’ terrific season ends in loss to state’s No. 9

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lost three of four sets to Holland Christian, ranked No. 9 in the state in Division 2. The defeat in the district tournament semifinals ended the Lady Vikings' season with an overall record of 49-7-4. It also marked the first time they had lost since...
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Orangeville, Yankee Springs rescue father, son at Gun Lake

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A father and son were rescued this morning on Gun Lake by volunteers from the Yankee Springs Fire Department and Orangeville Township Fire Department. Yankee Springs Deputy Chief Dan Miller said the two men were setting out on Gun Lake to go hunting. The son was kayaking in the water...
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Memorial service for Laurie Davis, 53, will be in Grand Rapids

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Laurie Ann Davis, age 53, of Wayland,died Tuesday, Nov. 5. Laurie graduated from Ferris State with a business degree. She put in 30 years as an engineer in the automotive industry. She loved spending time outdoors with family and “Budder,” her beloved dog. Laurie had a passion for cooking. She...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 9, 1994 Allegan County grant writer Brian Dilworth, who resigned his job with the Alliance, has been accused of writing two bogus grants, one of $212,000 and another for $153,000. The...
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Three unopposed candidates win yawner Wayland city vote

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The only surprise in the Wayland City election Tuesday was that newcomer Gary Smith was the highest vote-getter among three candidates running unopposed. Smith polled 196 votes, Councilman Rick Mathis 195 and Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel 187. Councilwoman Lisa Banas decided against seeking re-election after serving two, two-year terms....
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Tribe to donate to Wayland FD, Allegan Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit

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Representatives from the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis will present checks Wednesday morning to Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and Wayland Fire Department at the Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Ave., Shelbyville. The donation to the sheriff's department will be made to purchase a...
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Martin Fire Chief Earl Wykstra honored at retirement party

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Members of Martin Fire & Rescue Tuesday evening welcomed neighboring departments and families to celebrate the retirement of Chief Earl Wykstra. He has served Martin Township for 50 years, with the last five years as chief.
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Ranger Rick: Prepare thyself for financial hard times ahead

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In the jungle that is the Democrat party, it is becoming more clear who the three or four front runners are remaining. Beto quit, saying he couldn't mount a substantial money base to draw from — even Democrats who agree with Beto saying "hell yes, we're going to take your...
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Dorr Township Library Board announces services cutbacks

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The Dorr Township Library is having to make adjustments on services it offers to residents in the wake of the defeat last August of a millage request. The Township Library’s Board of Trustees, at its Oct. 21 meeting, "made several difficult decisions that affect all of Dorr Township’s residents," said...
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Area firefighters put down blaze at vet clinic, dairy farm

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A barn fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a dairy farm and veterinary clinic at the corner of Bass Road and Patterson Avenue on the Allegan-Barry County line. Officials said firefighters were summoned to the scene at about 3 a.m. when it was reported the blaze was inside a...
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