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Middle school changes earn board’s praise
Rachel Simak Asst. Principal Andrew Augustin The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening got a first-hand look at changes for the middle school this fall, some as a result of…
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Emily Jipp is the best choice for Circuit Judge
Emily Jipp To the editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement of Emily Jipp for the position of 48th Circuit Court Judge in Allegan County. As a dedicated…
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Support Pro-Life Elizabeth Peterson for Circuit Judge
To the editor: Elizabeth Peterson Please join us in voting on Nov. 5 for Elizabeth Peterson for 48th Circuit Court Judge for all of Allegan County. Elizabeth is the only…
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Hopkins Fire Dept. welcomes new fire truck
Members of the Hopkins Area Fire Department this weekend took delivery on its new fire truck that was purchased as pasrt of 15-year plan for apparatus replacement. Ben Bregg and…
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Blueberry ‘Cottage’ muffins have wet and dry ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Directions: Whisk the wet ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. In a medium size bowl,…
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Yes It’s True: We like our 1-party totalitariansim
When Democrat Kelli Morris decided not to seek re-election to another four-year term as Watson Township Clerk in 2024, she made it official: All six townships in northeast Allegan County…
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Martin scoreless at Bloomingdale C-C Invitational
Martin senior Alex Morin crossed the finish line in fifth place in 17:34.44 to take fifth place individually in the Bloomingdale Invitational Saturday. However, neither the Clipper boys nor girls…
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Retired Dick’s Market bakery manager dies at 72
Pamela Jane Post, former manager of the bakery at Dick's Market in Dorr, died Saturday, Oct. 5. She was 72. Born Nov. 10, 1951, "Janie" lived all her life in…
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Selkirk Lake camp operator Dolores Rohloff dies
Dolores Agnes Rohloff, former operator of the Selkirk Lake Mobile Park and Campground, died Friday, Oct. 11 in Kalamazoo. Born in Detroit on Aug. 17, 1932, she was the daughter…
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Martin loses to Gobles in unbeatens grid showdown
Martin's unbeaten streak stretching back to mid-September 2023 was snapped by unbeaten Gobles Friday night, 20-14. It was the annual game honoring the Onions Kings, Martin’s nickname of more than…