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Martin boys fall to Constantine despite newcomer efforts
by Austin Marsman The boys from Martin couldn’t muster any kind of a lead Tuesday evening and ultimately lost 63 to 51 to Constantine. The Falcons led for much of the…
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Wildcat girls, boys rollers party down for Senior Night
The Wayland girls' and boys' varsity bowling teams partied down for a special Senior Night celebration Wednesday and took down both visiting East Grand Rapids squads. The matchups were a…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 27, 1993 More than half of Michigan homeowners can expect property…
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Lady Clippers bring heat in 64-40 win over Constantine
by Austin Marsman New Southwest Athletic Conference foe Constantine turned out to be an easy 64-40 home victory for the Martin girls Tuesday evening, bringing their record up to 7-6.…
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Vikings end 3-game losing streak with victory over Lee
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team put an end to a three-game losing streak Tuesday evening. by defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Lee 54-33. The Vikings had lost all…
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Barry County Plan Commission rejects Spoor Amendment
by Austin Marsman Fire, fury, confusion and relief highlighted Monday night's hearing before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and vote on a text amendment to county…
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Bay Pointe Conference Center expansion tabled, opposed
by Austin Marsman Mike Powers, owner of Bay Pointe Restaurant and Inn, Gun Lake, came before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to seek approval for an expansion project,…
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Wildcats welcome back coach, outlast Forest Hills
Wayland led visiting Forest Hills Eastern all night Tuesday, but near the end almost gave up the basketball game. The Wildcats, welcoming head coach Mike Hudson back on the sidelines…
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Ranger Rick: Media pounces on a phony development
Imagine reading an invitation note that says the President wants the pleasure of your company in a private meeting about immigration policy. Little Dick Durbin, a known liar and teller…
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The Subterranean: ‘Star Wars’ space opera has nostalgia
A Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi **** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...…