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Downtown Dorr gazebo removed, but likely to find new site
This vacant lot used to the site of the gazebo on the northeast corner of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street in downtown Dorr. The gazebo was removed…
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Army Bob: Presidential election could decide socialism or free market?
by Robert M. Traxler Income inequality, economic fairness, economic justice, redistribution of wealth; are all progressive/socialist concepts. The next presidential election will be a referendum on the national economic system.…
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Leighton Twp. Plan Commission Chairman stepping down
The Leighton Township Board is looking for a citizen willing to serve on the Township Planning Commission. Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday night announced that Plan Commission Chairman Al Zuidema has…
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Motorists warned to be cautious around B-93 Birthday Bash
The Allegan County Sheriff’s office reminds everyone that the B-93 Birthday Bash is scheduled for this weekend at the U.S.-131 Motorsports Park. Anticipate heavy traffic and traffic related slow downs…
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Aleisa Licari selected for Kathryn L. Brenner teaching honor
Aleisa Licari, third grade teacher at Dorr Elementary School, has been presented with the annual Kathryn L. Brenner Memorial Award for excellence in teaching. The award is named after Kathy…
Wildcats split pair of non-conference baseball doubleheaders
The Wayland baseball team has split its last two doubleheaders, both non-league encounters. The Wildcats most recently split with Greenville Wednesday, winning the opener 4-1, but dropping the nightcap 9-8.…
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Lacey James to play hoops for NCAA Division 1 Rider (N.J.)
Wayland all-state basketball player Lacey James is expected to sign a letter of intent Wednesday to play at NCAA Division 1 Rider University of New Jersey. The 6-7 pivot James,…
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M-222 bridge will be ready 7-10 days, in time for B-93 Birthday
The bridge on the M-222 overpass above U.S.-131, the Martin Exit No. 55, is likely to be ready for traffic within the next week to 10 days, Martin Township officials…
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West Michigan earthquake was 4.2, centered near Galesburg
Almost everybody in West Michigan reported feeling an earthquake at about 12:23 p.m. Saturday. News outlets have reported a 4.2 quake was centered about eight miles south Galesburg in Kalamazoo…
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Teunissen hurls perfect game, Lady Wildcats sweep 2
The Wayland girls' softball team lifted its overall record to 12-1 and its O-K Gold Conference record to 6-0 with a doubleheader sweep Tuesday over Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Senior…