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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…

Editor May 2, 2015

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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…

Editor April 28, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 160

25 Years Ago — April 11, 1990 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted 8-5 to table a request for a $25 per household annual recycling fee as a surcharge…

Editor April 8, 2015

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Democracy Tree: RFRA is political wedgie that keeps on giving

by Amy Kerr Hardin Last week’s crucible of intra-party warfare sent the Republican Party reeling over the schism between social and fiscal conservatives which, much to the left’s delight, culminated…

Editor April 8, 2015

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Hopkins firefighters extinguish Easter field blaze

The Hopkins Area Fire Department couldn't take Easter off, as firefighters were summoned to the scene of a large field fire Sunday afternoon. They were able to extinguish the blaze…

Editor April 5, 2015

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Shelbyville woman captures lunar eclipse Saturday morning

Wayland area photographer Hope Thurston Carter set up her equipment just after 5 a.m. Saturday in order to capture the partial lunar eclipse in the dark skies. This is what…

Editor April 4, 2015

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Celebration of Life service for Carol MacEachron is April 11

Carol MacEachron of Hopkins, died Monday, March 30, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Carol was born April 12, 1942, in Grant Twp., the daughter of the late, Lisle and…

Editor April 1, 2015

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Current Allegan County stray dogs, April 1

Wilber is his name! He was found in Salem on 138th Ave. His family has until 5pm on 4-7-15 to claim him. After this date he will be available for…

Editor April 1, 2015

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Wildcat senior Lacey James named all-state in Class B

Wayland High School senior center Lacey James has been named to the Associated Press Class B all-state basketball team. The 6-7 pivot averaged almost 20 points and 15 rebounds per…

Editor March 27, 2015

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Allegan County stray dogs: March 21

We found this old timer on 135th and 18th Street, Dorr. He is in pain either from walking alot or arthritis. He was cold scared and alone at 2 am.…

Editor March 22, 2015