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Funeral will be Saturday for Chris Vanden Berg of Dorr
Christian "Chris" Vanden Berg, age 99, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 12. Chris proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his children, Allan…
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The Subterranean: Worst. Holiday. Movie. Title. Ever.
(A review of The Man Who Invented Christmas) **** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow A Dickens of a Twist on A Christmas Carol No,…
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Martin boys start slow, but defeat Zion Christian 55-46
by Austin Marsman Martin notched its first win of the season against Zion Christian Tuesday night, 55 to 46. The Mountaineers kept up with Martin for much of the first…
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Another good 1st half, this time fueling Lady Clippers’ win
by Austin Marsman Martin’s girls' basketball squad put up a big lead out of the gate against Zion Christian Tuesday, but unlike last Friday, it led to victory. The Lady…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives at Then & New Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 16, 1992 The drawing for the open trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township…
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Funeral will be next Tuesday for Phyllis Fris of Dorr
Phyllis Minnaar Fris of Dorr died Tuesday, Dec. 12, after fighting ovarian cancer for 12 years. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Phillip, who was with her to the end;…
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Steeby School Principal Mike Haverdink on medical leave
Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink is on medical leave from the Wayland Union school district. Superintendent Norman Taylor confirmed that Haverdink is on leave after being asked why the latter…
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Memorial service Friday for Steve Yetman, 46, of Hopkins
Charles Steven Yetman, 46, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 5. Steve was born Feb. 16, 1971 in Grand Rapids. Steve was a friendly, outgoing person who loved animals and the…
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Lady Wildcats posted 30-0 bowling win over Wyoming
Ace cub reporter Marissa Bruinsslot has assured fans and citizens the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team scored a 30-0 whitewash victory over Wyoming to runs its season dual match record…
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Lady Vikings’ defense beat up in 85-63 hoops defeat
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball suffered its third loss in as many tries this season Tuesday night at home against Comstock Park in an 85-63 verdict. The Lady Vikings…