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Funeral is Saturday for Bob Teed, 83, of Burnips
Bob Lee Teed, age 83, of Burnips, died Thursday, May 31. Bob attended Burnips United Methodist Church all his life. He was in the United States Army, a Mason, Eagle…
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Dorr supervisor, treasurer, clerk to get 3% pay raises
As anticipated, there was a lengthy and contentious debate Thursday night over a proposed pay raise for Dorr Township Board officials, fueling yet another three-hour marathon meeting. A special committee…
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Ethel Visser resigning ZBA post after serving 44 years
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night accepted the resignation of Ethel Visser as secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs. Visser served on the ZBA for 44 years, beginning…
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Hopkins rallying around ailing school board member
Friday is Hat Day district-wide at Hopkins Public Schools, as teachers will ask students and community to donate to the Ryan Family. Board of Education member Karen Ryan is battling…
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Fleeing incident suspect captured in Wayland Twp.
The man sought by Allegan County Sheriff's authorities for fleeing and eluding in Plainwell was captured in Wayland Township Wednesday night. Allegan County Central Dispatch received several tips of a…
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Lawrence Belka Sr. of Wayland passes at 75
Lawrence E. Belka Sr, age 75, died Wednesday, May 23. He will be remembered as a very kind soul and giving father by Larry Belka Jr.(Son) and Maebh (Daughter in…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — June 2, 1993 The sale of the former Kessler’s building at 809 S. Main St. to Technical Systems Inc. (TSI) has been finalized, and Allegan County…
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Officer justified in April shooting of Middleville man
by Austin Marsman A Michigan State Police officer who shot a Middleville man in April has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, in…
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Both Martin Odyssey teams make top 20 at World Finals
by Austin Marsman Two Martin teams were among the top 20 at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University May 23-27. The Middle School Division 2…
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Wildcat boys’ golf squad qualifies for state tourney
The Wayland High School boys' golf team Wednesday qualified for the Division 2 state tournament by taking second in the regional tournament at Hawkshead Links, South Haven. The Wildcats…