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Democracy Tree: Big box store bullies hurting communities
by Amy Kerr Hardin The 'Dark Store' bait and switch — A corporate scam Big box stores across Michigan are gaming the system on property taxes — threatening the core…
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O-K Gold, Silver, SAC football standings, roundup for week 3
Week Three — Overall records for the football teams in the O-K Gold, O-K Silver and Southwestern Athletic Conferences. Ottawa-Kent Gold Ottawa-Kent Silver GR Catholic Central…
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Allegan County Tea Party compares Gamrat expulsion to 9-11
The Allegan County Tea Party did not react kindly to the expulsion of former State Rep. Cindy Gramrat (R-Plainwell) early Friday morning. A statement issued on its Facebook site Friday…
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Wildcat volleyball team goes 4-2, makes semis in invitational
The Wayland varsity volleyball team won four of six matches Saturday in the Grandville Invitational and made it all the way to the tournament semifinals. In pool play the Wildcats…
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Services Wednesday for businessman, bus driver John Lynema
John Lynema, age 96 of Shelbyville, died Saturday, September 12, at Thornapple Manor. John was a long time farmer in the Shelbyville community. He was a custodian and bus driver…
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Marcellus holds on to edge Martin 26-24; Clippers now 0-3
by Jon M. Gambee A furious comeback fell just short for Martin Friday evening as Marcellus prevailed 26-24. Derek Flory was the pain in Martin’s side as the sophomore running…
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Deadline is Friday for filing for Rep. Gamrat’s seat now vacant
The deadline for filing candidacy for the vacancy created by the expulsion of State Rep. Cindy Gamrat is less than a week away. Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Friday announced…
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Wildcat defensive problems continue in 51-6 loss to Zeeland West
The Wayland varsity football team continues to show flashes of brilliance in its passing game, but it lost its third straight game without a win this season Friday night by…
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Berrien Springs shuts out anemic Hopkins offense by 31-0 count
So when was the last time Hopkins lost a varsity football game by shutout. The Vikings lost 30-0 four years ago to Hastings. One even more embarrassing question: When was…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin Twp. may be stuck with pot exchange
The more I do the research and think critically about the situation, the more I believe Martin Township is skating on thin ice regarding the marijuana exchange site in Shelbyville.…