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Wildcats come from behind to top FHE at Rock ‘N Bowl

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Though the Wayland boys' bowling team fell behind quickly Wednesday afternoon to Forest Hills Eastern, it rebounded to capture to capture a 16.5 to 13.5 victory at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "We did not show up for the first Baker game, losing 138-193. We performed...
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City approves agreement for repairs of 4 streets

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The Wayland City Council made it official Wednesday night by adopting a resolution approving the grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for street repairs on the north side of town. The city a couple of months ago learned that Wayland had won a $250,000 MDOT grant that will...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Martin High School Class of 1924 25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of Joel and Emily DeYoung dancing to swing music, which was being revived at the Main...
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Dr. Reinart now 100% owner of Monterey Vet Center

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Dr. Henry Reinart now is the 100% owner of Monterey Veterinary Center. Dr. Heather Ludlam said she is thrilled that the business she started 30 years ago will continue to operate as an important part of the community. Dr. Ludlam also said she is thrilled to continue to work part-time...
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Sports

Lady Wildcats pull out win at Forest Hills Northern

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Harmony Laker The Wayland girls’ basketball team pulled out a big non-league victory Tuesday night by edging Forest Hills Northern, 59-56. The Wildcats, plagued by stern competition thus far this season, improved their overall record to 3-4, by finally taking the lead for good near the very end. Forest Hills...
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Columns

Yes It’s True: I’ve often had problems waiting in line

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“So come on kids, line up, sign and re-enlist today because we need more schooling for more students at Morescience High.” — Principal Poop speaking at a pep rally in the Firesign Theatre’s “Don’t Crush that Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliars.” A holiday season visit to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo...
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Service for Renee Hilton set at Green Lake Church

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Renee Joye Hilton, age 54, died Saturday, Dec. 23. She was born in Grand Rapids on Dec. 3, 1969, to Dennis Decker and Dawn (Roerig) Aubertin, both of whom preceded her in death, along with her grandmother, Gloria Wisman. Renee touched many lives; she had a joyous heart with open...
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Editorial

‘Mark’s Palace’ lacks office space in Hopkins Township

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To the editor: We have all heard of government excess. The $600 hammers of NASA and other similar goofy or stupid excesses of government. Yet some of these happen very close to home, even in Allegan County, even in Hopkins Township. Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans has for many years...
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Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. responses still set records

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The Leighton Township Fire Department today posted on Facebook that it has seen yet another spike in emergency incidents. The post indicated that, “For 2023 the increase was a record 16% over 2022. This is likely due to the continued population boom in Leighton Township, which grew 41% in the...
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Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog

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Former Townbroadcast columnist Denise Merlau ("Everyday Joys") is getting back into the business of writing. The former Denise Dykstra stepped aside a couple of years ago and became the Martin Township Clerk in January 2023, succeeding Rachelle Smit, who was elected to the 43rd State Representative seat. Ms. Merlau then...
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