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Yes It Is, It’s True: We are spoiled, ignorant, uncaring
“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John…
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Fireworks ordinance for Watson doesn’t seem likely
A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn't appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented…
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Funeral Saturday for tiny dancer Audrianna Church
Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family -- especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon…
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Local Food Truck success continues; volunteers sought
The Wayland Area Mobile Food Pantry (Food Truck) completed another successful year in 2018, providing fresh fruit and vegetables, along with other edible items to the local food insecure population.…
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Icy roads lead to a return of area school closings
Students in local school districts have spent more days at home than in the classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Icy road conditions again shut down schools and made…
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Hopkins bowl teams have just 1 loss between them
Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity bowling teams defeated Wyoming Lee Wednesday afternoon at Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. The boys are undefeated in dual matches this season and the…
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WHS boys settle for 15-15 tie with FHE on the lanes
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team came within a whisker of claiming its third win this season Wednesday night, but it had to settle for a 15-15 tie against conference…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 9, 1994 More than 100 Watson Township residents were pleased with…
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Lady Vikings withstand fierce Godwin rally, 61-58
The Hopkins girls' basketball team had to hang on for dear life at Wyoming Godwin Heights Tuesday to score a 61-58 victory. The Lady Vikings took an early lead and…
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Lady Vikings avenge only bowling loss of the season
The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team defeated Northpointe Christian 29-1 at Northfield Lanes in Grand Rapids Tuesday. With the victory, they were able to avenge their only loss of the…