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Virus closes school Friday at Sycamore Elementary
School will be be closed all day Friday, Dec. 1, at Sycamore Elementary on 142nd Avenue west of Dorr because of a severe outbreak of what is suspected to be…
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Gun Lake Tribe local revenue sharing eclipses $2 million
The Gun Lake Tribe today announced that fall revenue sharing payments to local municipalities totaled $2,117,954, an increase of 24 percent over last spring. The State of Michigan received $4,731,126…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 2, 1992 Cheryl Ann Jones, 25, of Hickory Corners, was arrested…
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Lady Clippers enjoy merry 59-16 romp in home opener
by Austin Marsman It was an impressive basketball season opener for the Lady Clippers Tuesday night, as the team maintained a huge lead for the entire game and posted a…
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Medical marijuana exchange owner Dan Patrick dies
Jerry Dan Patrick of Wayland, a major figure in the medical marijuana business in Martin and Orangeville townships. died at his home Monday. He had just celebrated his 44th birthday.…
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Steeby chosen as National Title I Distinguished School
Steeby Elementary in Wayland has been selected as one of only two National Title I Distinguished Schools for Michigan. The program is a project of the National Title I Association.…
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Ranger Rick: Is the JFK assassination relevant today?
Where were you on Friday Nov. 22, 1963? If you were alive and of age to remember the darkness that hung over the country after the assassination of President John…
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Hopkins schools earn 3rd financial grant this year
Hopkins Public Schools has announced it has received its third financial award this year, the most recent $4,229.88 from the Michigan Department of Education for the Acceptable Assessment Tools for…
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Wildcat bowlers, Clipper girls opening winter seasons
The winter sports season will be kicked off Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, when the Martin girls' basketball team is host to Potter's House. This Saturday, the Wayland boys' and girls'…