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Vikings’ depth subdues 3 track opponents

Riley Homrich Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams dominated three O-K Silver Conference opponent in a quad meet at Godwin Heights Wednesday. The Vikings defeated host Godwin, Grandville…

Editor April 23, 2025

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Lady Wildcats sweep South Christian to seize lead in Gold

The Wayland softball team cleared an important hurdle Wednesday afternoon by taking out O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian twice. The Lady Wildcats swept a doubleheader 12-2 and 16-1 to…

Editor April 23, 2025

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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 — April 24, 2000 Second District Congressman Pete Hoekstra was pictured on the…

Editor April 23, 2025

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Service Saturday for dirt mover Al Trusch

Edward Allen “Al” Trutsch, age 87, died Sunday, April 20, Easter Sunday, as he was a man of unshakeable faith in God, Al knew he was reuniting with his bride…

Editor April 23, 2025

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Wayland City Park is getting new flooring

The Wayland City Park is getting some much needed repairs to the playground flooring! The project should wrap up by this weekend, according to city officials. However, the ever-popular splash…

Editor April 22, 2025

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New bat houses due on Rabbit River trail

“Den mother” Theresa Fulk (far left) introduces members of her Girl Scout troop and points to a collection off new bat houses that will be placed on the Rabbit River…

Editor April 21, 2025

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Retired air traffic controller dies at 60

Nancy Jane (Kuecker) Henrickson died Sunday, April 20, at her beloved lake home in Watson Township. She was 60 years old. Born on Sept. 4, 1964, in La Crosse, Wisc.,…

Editor April 21, 2025

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Are the Bernie-AOC rallies the real deal?

You're free to speak your mind my friend As long as you agree with me Don't criticize the fatherland Or those who shape your destiny 'Cause if you do You'll…

Editor April 19, 2025

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Celebration of life is May 10 for Ronda Kelly

A celebration of life will held Saturday, May 10, at Martin United Methodist Church, 969 E. Allegan St., for Ronda Kelly, who died April 12 at her home in Martin.…

Editor April 19, 2025

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Conley wins 2, Martin girls split tri-meet

The Martin girls’ track team Wednesday split with two opponents in a tri-meet with Kalamazoo Christian and Galesburg-Augusta. The Lady Clippers. edged Kalamazoo Christian 70-66 and lost by a single…

Editor April 16, 2025