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Wildcat frosh, Hopkins senior going to state C-C meet

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Olivia Barabas Hopkins senior Todd Henley and Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas Saturday both qualified for the Division 2 state cross-country meet by placing among the top 15 individuals in the regional competition at Portage. For Barabas, the day was particularly sweet because she ran the 5,000-meter course in under 20...
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Martin concludes unbeaten season; Hopkins falls at Petoskey

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Martin concluded a hugely successful first season in eight-man football by edging a quality Climax-Scotts outfit 26-24 Friday evening. The victory lifted the Clippers' overall season record to 9-0 and coach Brad Blauvelt and his legions anxiously await announcement of pairings for the post-season playoffs. They concluded their campaign as...
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Funeral mass will be Monday for Leroy Genther, 83, of Dorr

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Leroy M. Genther, age 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 23. Leroy retired from Spartan Stores after 40 years of service. He was an Army veteran and Knights of Columbus member. He was an outdoorsman, avid golfer and card player. He liked to tinker in his shop and keep everything in its...
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Dorr Twp. Board sets policy on emergency pay for overtime

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The Dorr Township Board Thursday night agreed that maintenance personnel called in to handle an emergency situation will be paid a stipend of $40 and time and a half for time spent on the work. Clerk Debbie Sewers brought up the issue after an incident earlier this month when the...
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Dorr officials agree: Township Hall inadequate for services

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One way or another, the Dorr Township complex at the corner of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street will accommodate more services and officials to do their jobs. The Dorr Township Board finally had an earnest public discussion on options for expansion of the township hall or purchase of property. The...
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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet rated perfect once again

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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet, which numbers 24 buses, recently received another perfect safety inspection. Michigan State Police every year sends an inspector to conduct an analysis of more than 20 areas for every school bus. Buses are graded on a three-color system. Green means the bus is safe to...
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Columns

Army Bob: Media mob’s absurd accusation vs. Rep. Gabbard

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To be fair and in a spirt of full disclosure, let me say I like Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a sister in arms. She and I were both majors in the military police, at different times and places sure enough, but I respect her for her service and tenacity. I...
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Lady Vikings complete Silver dual matches with 6-0 record

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Payton Nichols attempts to deliver a serve for the Lady Vikings. The Hopkins varsity volleyball team took a crucial step toward winning the O-K Silver Conference championship Wednesday evening in a Parents' Night victory over visiting Wyoming Lee. The Lady Vikings prevailed 24-6, 25-3 and 25-8 to lift their league...
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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 — Oct. 26, 1994 An aerial view of Wayland High School in 1972, now Pine Street Elementary. (Photo courtesy of David Britten) A Muskegon County judge has ruled that Allegan County Clerk-Register of...
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Six Martin boys’ harriers post personal bests at Shepherd

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Eli Dykstra The Martin High School boys' Cross Country team finished 10th representing Clipper Nation in a 41-tearm invitational Saturday at Shepherd. Carsen Young received all-state recognition and Kyle Pallett earned academic all-state accolades. Young had an impressive 12th place finish out of 193 individual runners. Team members who set...
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