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Martin Twp. budget hearing will be May 28
The Martin Township Board will have a public hearing on the 2025-26 fiscal year budget at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28. The board afterward will adopt a budget that will…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Herb Chevrolet before the 1965 fire in downtown Wayland. 25 Years Ago — May 15, 2000…
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Middle school psychologist wins honor from GVSU
Wayland Middle School psychologist Liz DeBoer was honored by the Grand Valley State University Student Affiliates of School Psychology as School Psychologist of the Year. Mrs. DeBoer received this recognition…
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A ‘business decision’ trumps quality work
“Your call is important to us… “The truth about bullshit.” — A book by Laura Penny Sherry Miklusicak ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is…
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Funeral is Wednesday for Charles Owens, 82
Charles David Owens, age 82, of Shelbyville died Sunday, May 11. Chuck retired from Steelcase after 40 years of service. He enjoyed his summers at Little White Fish Lake, and…
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Vikings 2nd in Ionia softball invitational
The Hopkins softball team took two of three encounters Saturday at a tournament in Ionia to run its record to 14-11 overall. Coach Amy Funk’s Vikings blanked St. John’s 3-0…
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Public can’t seem to stop rigged political revolving door
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Judge William Baillargeon It wasn’t long ago that I wrote about the rigging of…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 8, 2000 The search has begun at Wayland Union Schools for…
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Viking hurler tosses no-hit gem vs. Belding
The Hopkins softball team swept Belding in an O-K Silver Conference encounter. But that wasn’t the biggest news. Senior Hannah Brinks twirled a no-hitter over seven innings for the Lady…
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WHS boys in driver’s seat for Gold track title
The Wayland High School boys' track team cemented its first-place hold in the O-K Gold Conference standings Monday by turning back South Christian and Middleville Thornapple Kelogg. And Evie Mathis…