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Yes It Is, It’s True: Cannabis vote will be in November ’18

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I hereby offer my humble, but sincere apologies to the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission. I was wrong, and you were right. I publicly but incorrectly stated Wednesday and Thursday that the state-wide referendum on legalizing marijuana and regulating it like alcohol would be placed on the ballot for...
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Former Wayland State Trooper Richard Largent dies at 74

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Former Wayland State Trooper Richard J. Largent died Thursday. He was 74. Largent received the Meritorious Service Award and three Michigan Law Enforcement Blockade Awards during his service of more than 25 years with the Michigan State Police. After serving, he opened Target Investigations and eventually retired in 2014. Born...
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Lady Clippers enjoy terrific 1st half, but edged 48-46

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by Austin Marsman Jaclyn Hildebrand (15) tries get around a pick set by teammate Faith Guritz (35). Martin girls put together their best first half of basketball thus far this season Friday, but ultimately came up on the short end of of a 48 to 46 decision against Watervliet. Sophomore...
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Watervliet uses hot start to subdue Martin boys, 59-46

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by Austin Marsman Martin coach Brad Moelker Watervliet brought some talent to the Martin basketball' court Friday night and posted a 59 to 46 victory. The Clippers trailed early in the opening period and never quite recovered. They faced a 20-point deficit at the half, 35-15. Junior Carter Hilton led the...
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Hudsonville brings Lady Wildcats’ euphoria back to earth

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Senior Chloe Coughlin (35) finds an opening for a layup against Hudsonville. At left is teammate Sam Nieuwkoop (32). One step forward, two steps back. It looked like that for coach Wes Hudson's Wayland varsity girls' basketball team Friday night. The Lady Wildcats, who looked impressive with crisp passing and...
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Hopkins schools earns 4th grant this academic year

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Hopkins Public Schools has been awarded a $500 grant from ExxonMobil and Noonday Market Educational Alliance Grant. These funds will be used to buy supplies for our for the school district's Engineering/Applied Science class. It was the fourth grant Hopkins has received this academic year. The most recent $4,229.88 from...
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Chemical Bank to close its doors in Moline next Friday

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Moline, as of Friday, Dec. 15, will be without a bank for the first time in 98 years when Chemical Bank on Division Avenue, just south of the Leighton Township Library, closes its doors. Workers were in town this week to take down the sign. (Photos courtesy of Faith Miedema)
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One Small Voice: Will we make ‘MeToo’ a cultural shift?

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"Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?" — "Holding Out For A Hero" by Steiner and Pitchford, c1984, written for the soundtrack for FOOTLOOSE and recorded by Bonnie Tyler. "So, Dave, do you think Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer get together mornings now to...
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Army Bob: ISIL/ISIS is circling the drain of history

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by Robert M. Traxler “A pro-ISIS media group continued its online verbal jihad against the Vatican and Christmas today, with a threat accompanied by an image of a jihadist and a wolf overlooking St. Peter's Square.” PJ Media. The good news is that ISIS/ISIL are rapidly circling the drain and...
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Hopkins FFA earns national recognition for excellence

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Jessica Couch, agriscience educator and advisor for the Hopkins High School and Middle School FFA programs, traveled  to Nashville, Tenn., this week to represent Hopkins being recognized as the Region IV Outstanding Middle/Secondary program by the National Association of Agriscience Educators. "What a huge honor for our program and community!"...
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