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Hopkins boys, Wayland girls lost Tuesday night games

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In two high school varsity basketball games Tuesday evening that were not reported or belatedly reported, Hopkins boys lost at Comstock Park 58-56 and the Wayland girls absorbed a 44-33 defeat at Caledonia. Comstock Park scored with 0.5 seconds left on the clock on a side out-of-bounds play. A perfect...
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Funeral will be Saturday for Chris Vanden Berg of Dorr

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Christian "Chris" Vanden Berg, age 99, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 12. Chris proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his children, Allan (Hermena) Vanden Berg, Robert P. (Marie) Vanden Berg, Ruth (Carl) Clevenger, Marge Palmerlee; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Joann...
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The Subterranean: Worst. Holiday. Movie. Title. Ever.

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(A review of The Man Who Invented Christmas) **** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow A Dickens of a Twist on A Christmas Carol No, it is not a movie about some tinkerer who comes up with a newfangled excuse to pick a man’s pocket...
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Martin boys start slow, but defeat Zion Christian 55-46

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by Austin Marsman Martin notched its first win of the season against Zion Christian Tuesday night, 55 to 46. The Mountaineers kept up with Martin for much of the first half, trailing only 21-20. As the second half progressed, however, the Clippers really began to execute and build a solid...
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Another good 1st half, this time fueling Lady Clippers’ win

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by Austin Marsman Martin’s girls' basketball squad put up a big lead out of the gate against Zion Christian Tuesday, but unlike last Friday, it led to victory.  The Lady Clippers were up 14 to 8 after one quarter and led 34 to 18 at the half. Zion narrowed their deficit...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(From the archives at Then & New Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 16, 1992 The drawing for the open trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board was won by Democrat Mark Krulac after a recount showed he and Republican Rex Pomranka had tied with 503...
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Funeral will be next Tuesday for Phyllis Fris of Dorr

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Phyllis Minnaar Fris of Dorr died Tuesday, Dec. 12, after fighting ovarian cancer for 12 years. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Phillip, who was with her to the end; children, Bill(Kitty) Fris, Theresa (Cristo) Flores, Phil(Alicia) North, Renee Fris; step-mother, Mina Minnaar; brothers, Fred (Carol) Minnaar, Glenn Minnaar; sister,...
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Steeby School Principal Mike Haverdink on medical leave

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Mike Haverdink Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink is on medical leave from the Wayland Union school district. Superintendent Norman Taylor confirmed that Haverdink is on leave after being asked why the latter was not present Monday night during a recognition of Steeby as a National Distinguished School, an award the...
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Memorial service Friday for Steve Yetman, 46, of Hopkins

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Charles Steven Yetman, 46, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 5. Steve was born Feb. 16, 1971 in Grand Rapids. Steve was a friendly, outgoing person who loved animals and the outdoors. He liked to hunt, fish, ski and hike. Steve leaves behind his wife of 23 years, Lynn; their children...
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Lady Wildcats posted 30-0 bowling win over Wyoming

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Ace cub reporter Marissa Bruinsslot has assured fans and citizens the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team scored a 30-0 whitewash victory over Wyoming to runs its season dual match record to 3-0. Details were sketchy, but Jessica Hortman had a high game in the first match with a 188. Sydney...
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