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Army Bob: We must resist American march to socialism
Socialism or Democracy, an imperial or free government? Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of…
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WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating
The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…
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Persistence pays off for Martin in regular season finale
by Austin Marsman It was a Senior Night that didn’t disappoint for the martin boys' basketball team as it grabbed a 47-44 win over Galesburg-Augusta that can be chalked up…
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Watson medical marijuana ordinance work terminated
Northeast Allegan County's first and only attempt to craft an ordinance on medical marijuana officially has been terminated by the Watson Township Board. The board Thursday evening voted unanimously, 5-0,…
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Wayland Middle School 8th-grader wins regional spelling bee
Tiffany Zheng, an eighth-grader from Wayland Union Middle School, earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan Regional Spelling Bee Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Wayland Union Middle School. She…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — March 3, 1993 Reporter Pat Staley wrote an analysis piece on the progress of Allegan County’s recycling program, maintaining that it’s had its problems but is…
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Lady Clippers edge Climax-Scotts to make district finals
by Austin Marsman Martin's nemesis in girls' basketball over many recent years in district play has been Climax-Scotts. The Lady Clippers, even in their better years, have stumbled against the Panthers…
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Ex-Wildcat star Mallory Teunissen tosses perfect game
Former Wayland High School pitching ace Mallory Teunissen Wednesday hurled the fifth perfect game in Davenport University history in a 12-0 victory over Mount Vernon University in a southern spring…
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Longtime Keeler Brass employee David Ainsworth dies
David Lee Ainsworth, age 72, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Feb. 27. David served in the U.S. Army for two years in the military police and retired from Keeler Brass after…
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No surprise: Kengis appointed Allegan Co. circuit judge
To the surprise of virtually no one, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday announced the appointment of Roberts Kengis to the vacant Allegan County Circuit Judge's post. Kengis, the county's current…