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Downtown Dorr gazebo removed, but likely to find new site

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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 after the owner of the property said he no longer wanted it there on the small lot. Plans now are...
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Army Bob: Presidential election could decide socialism or free market?

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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. Do we remain a free market democracy or do we become a Democratic Socialist state? The movement toward revamping our...
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Leighton Twp. Plan Commission Chairman stepping down

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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 stepped down because he has moved to Byron Center. Scott Chestnut has been named as his successor as chairman. “We...
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Motorists warned to be cautious around B-93 Birthday Bash

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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 on U.S.-131 both north and south of the Martin/M-222 exit.  Traffic may back up on the freeway, so if you...
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Aleisa Licari selected for Kathryn L. Brenner teaching honor

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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 Brenner, an outstanding student  and daughter of former Wayland Superintendent Robert and Sandy Brenner, who tragically died of cystic fibrosis...
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Wildcats split pair of non-conference baseball doubleheaders

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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. Senior southpaw Zach Brog tossed a four-hitter at the Yellow jackets and struck out 10 batters. Austin Page drove in...
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Lacey James to play hoops for NCAA Division 1 Rider (N.J.)

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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, top scorer and rebounder for the Wildcats this past season and last, originally was set to play for the University...
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M-222 bridge will be ready 7-10 days, in time for B-93 Birthday

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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 learned Wednesday evening. The bridge has been closed last winter for reconstruction and resurfacing and Allegan County Road Commission officials...
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West Michigan earthquake was 4.2, centered near Galesburg

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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 County. Public safety authorities have asked the public to refrain from calling 911 and police and fire stations. There were...
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Teunissen hurls perfect game, Lady Wildcats sweep 2

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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 ace pitcher Mallory Teunissen threw a perfect game at the Cougars in the opener. One of the games was a...
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