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Wildcats turn back valiant upset bid by Catholic Central, 65-59
Catholic Central came to town Friday night with upset on its mind. The visiting Cougars made a pretty strong bid to pull off the feat against the No. 4 Class…
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Visitation Sunday, funeral Monday for Michael Rizkalla, 51, of Dorr
Michael Rizkalla, age 51, of Dorr, died from cancer complications Thursday morning, Feb. 11. Michael was born in 1964 to Elias (Louie) and Judy Rizkalla. He graduated from East Kentwood…
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Former Hopkins Supt. Chris Stephens takes interim AAESA post
Former Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Chris Stephens and former Hillside Principal Robin Lavender will be interim administrators for Allegan Area Educational Services in the wake of Jonathan Garcia’s resignation. Stephens…
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At least 3 candidates have announced intentions to succeed Yonker
There are at least three candidates already for the 72nd District State Representative’s seat being vacated by Ken Yonker at the end of the year. Ryan Gallogly appeared before the…
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Despite slight cost of living bump, Leighton officials nix pay raise
The Leighton Township Board Thursday night voted not to take a pay raise for the next fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues his research turned up the fact…
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Bryan Franck, Nicholas Couturier lead ‘Cats bowling comeback win
At first it appeared Catholic Central would pull off another upset over the Wayland boy's varsity bowling team Thursday, but Bryan Franck and Nicholas Couturier led the charge for a…
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Proposed Leighton Township air park continues to attract attention
A proposed air park forLeighton Township continues to get a lot of attention, even when the issue isn’t on the agenda for public meetings. Developer Clark Galloway and partner Steve…
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Lady Wildcats break 1,000 in 1 game for 8th highest score in the state
Wayland girls' varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook called it a historic night. Indeed it was. How many girls' bowling teams have combined to roll a 1,000 score in a single…
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WHS Theatriks to present ‘You Can’t take It with You’ Feb. 26-28
Wayland Union High School Theatriks will present "You Can't Take it With You" by George Kaufman and Moss Hart Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26-28. This comedic play is a story…
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Martin comeback falls short against Fennville in defensive struggle
By Jon M. Gambee Fennville came out on top of a defensive struggle Tuesday night to beat Martin 36-33 in a non-conference game. Neither team could get on the board…