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Wayland Middle School robotics going to state

November 23, 2024

No funeral date slated for John Sakon, 79

November 23, 2024

Service Nov. 30 for farm produce co-owner

November 23, 2024

Wildcat champion plans to wrestle for CMU

November 22, 2024

Toys for Tots event will be Dec. 1 at casino

November 22, 2024

Hopkins Middle Schoolers take part in salmon project

November 22, 2024

Dorr board still busy with plans for new twp. hall

November 21, 2024

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Army Bob: Government reduction battle looming

November 21, 2024

Winter, snow finally make an appearance

November 21, 2024

Services Saturday at St. Stan’s for Charles Wila

November 21, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

November 20, 2024

Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended

November 19, 2024

Former East Martin Church pastor dies

November 19, 2024

Six area depts battle abandoned home fire

November 19, 2024

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King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’

November 19, 2024

Martin sub teacher has his 2nd book published

November 18, 2024

Viking graduate is MIAA grid player of the week

November 18, 2024

City honors local hero, welcomes new members

November 18, 2024

Local woman seeks ID of Good Samaritan

November 18, 2024

Funeral Wednesday for Duane VanderPloeg, 76

November 18, 2024

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Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?

November 17, 2024

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Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131

November 16, 2024

Construction projects completed for 4 streets

November 16, 2024

Hopkins Elementary is recognized nationally

November 15, 2024

We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it

November 15, 2024

Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue

November 14, 2024

WHS Principal earns state award nomination

November 14, 2024

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Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states

November 14, 2024

Leighton planners kick the can down the road

November 14, 2024

Martin Hardware owner Dona Gilson dies at 90

November 14, 2024

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires

November 13, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

November 13, 2024

WHS orchestra teaches music at St. Stanislaus

November 13, 2024

Hopkins Supervisor steps down after 28 years

November 12, 2024

Funeral is Friday at Jijak camp for Laura Taylor

November 12, 2024

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Old health center needs new parking lot, roof

November 12, 2024

Funeral Thursday for proud Native American Laurie Brand

November 12, 2024

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King & I: ripping materials is a cathartic pleasure

November 11, 2024

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Retirees group shares burnt grapes how-to

November 10, 2024

WHS grad guides Mich. Tech to cross nationals

November 9, 2024

Ex-Viking QB catches TD pass for Albion College

November 9, 2024

Mendon ruins Martin’s bid for 3rd straight grid title

November 9, 2024

Yes It’s True: Was MDOT city grant ‘convenient’?

November 9, 2024

Funeral is Saturday for Yvonne Goodman of Dorr

November 8, 2024

Kaczanowskis chosen Christmas parade grand marshals

November 8, 2024

Watson Twp. ordinance tweaks crafted to cope with development

November 7, 2024

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Army Bob: For some, it’s the post-election blues

November 7, 2024

Clippers to meet Mendon in grid playoffs Saturday

November 7, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history

November 6, 2024

So the U.S. created a republic, but could we keep it?

November 6, 2024

GOP stampede features comeback by Donald Trump

November 6, 2024

Mass of Christian burial is Friday for Sharon Fifelski

November 6, 2024

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King & I: A weary trek west finally comes to an end

November 5, 2024

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City wins $450,000 MDOT grant for W. Superior, Reno

November 4, 2024

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Serve crock pot sausage Parmesan sauce over pasta

November 4, 2024

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Fire destroys Smith & Doster car dealership

November 4, 2024

Service for Steve Green set for Saturday in Dorr

November 4, 2024

Estelle, Pallett run sub-17 minute state cross races

November 2, 2024

Martin girls finish 16th in D-4 state cross-country meet

November 2, 2024

Martin scores revenge playoff win over Gobles

November 1, 2024

Graveside service will be Monday for Jazzmin Santiz

November 1, 2024

We’re stuck forever drowning in political ads

October 31, 2024

Funeral for Jeff Levering will be at United Church

October 31, 2024

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Army Bob: Rich and powerful pay off progressives

October 31, 2024

Funeral pending for Ruth Heibel Striegle of Dorr

October 31, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

October 30, 2024

Two Hopkins area infants die in same October week

October 30, 2024

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King & I: We leave Michigan and head south

October 28, 2024

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Bids for work on new pool to be opened Dec. 12

October 28, 2024

The late Loretta Conway was a member of GR Symphonic Band

October 28, 2024

Vikings, Clippers open grid playoffs on the road Friday

October 27, 2024

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Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is comfort food

October 27, 2024

So have we fearful folks somehow ruined Halloween?

October 26, 2024

State Rep. races better described as ‘no contests’

October 26, 2024

Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet

October 26, 2024

Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet

October 26, 2024

2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland

October 26, 2024

‘Cats, Vikings lose regular season finales; Martin wins squeaker

October 25, 2024

3 WMS singers to join Regional Honors Choir

October 25, 2024

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Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th

October 25, 2024

Dorr Twp. officials racing to use it or lose ARPA fund

October 25, 2024

Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario

October 25, 2024

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Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township

October 25, 2024

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Army Bob: Regardless of politics, everyone should vote

October 24, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

October 23, 2024

WHS choirs sing national anthems at Griffins game

October 23, 2024

Celebration of life for Jeff Visser is Saturday, Nov. 2

October 23, 2024

Service Saturday for Ben ‘Dover’ Karasiewicz

October 23, 2024

Microsoft buys 2 Dorr Township pieces of property

October 22, 2024

Yard signs identify non-partisan political leanings

October 22, 2024

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King & I: Avoid whiners, whether traveling or not

October 22, 2024

Area fire depts posting ‘no burn’ notices again

October 22, 2024

Former Wayland Mayor David L. Miller dies at 81

October 22, 2024

WHS marching band takes 2nd at Grandville Invite

October 22, 2024

Celebration of life for Mark Stauffer will be Oct. 27

October 22, 2024

Services Friday at St. Therese for Kim Hall, 64

October 22, 2024

Funeral Thursday for Frank Malone of Hopkins

October 21, 2024

City officials urging citizens to do early voting

October 21, 2024

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Five candidates seek 3 open seats on City Council

October 21, 2024

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3 layer Pumpkin Coffee Cake, in time for the season

October 20, 2024

Public Safety Beat: Fire destroys Hopkins Twp. pole barn

Fire very Friday morning destroyed a pole barn and several tractor-trailers inside at the Jablonski & Sons farming and trucking company in Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Fire Department, assisted by…

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Editor March 6, 2015

Army Bob: Christianity matured over the years, Islam didn’t

Army Bob: Christianity matured over the years, Islam didn’t

President Obama tells us we should not be on our high horse and criticize Islam for the atrocities committed in the name of Allah by various Islamic radical groups today.…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Watson Twp. now grappling with dust control issue as well

Watson Twp. now grappling with dust control issue as well

Dust control for rural gravel roads continues to be an issue for local township officials and the latest controversy surfaced Thursday evening in Watson Township. The Township Board will seek…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Watson Twp. votes for higher cost lawn care bidder

The opening of bids for a lawn service contract Thursday evening left Watson Township Supervisor Pam Brown in an awkward position in which she had to abstain from voting twice.…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Wildcats finish regular season with 17-3 overall record

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team finished its regular season with an overall record of 17-3 with a 79-53 victory over non-conference opponent Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcats made it…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Potential benefits of paved rec trail outweigh negatives

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. A friend Wednesday e-mailed me his opinion about the public hearing on the City…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Current Allegan County stray dogs: March 5

"Wayne" (left) was found yesterday near the 131 highway and 138th in Wayland. There's no way someone isn't missing this sweet boy! Let's help him find his way back home.…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Former Gun Lake man Thomas Vander Werf passes

J. Thomas Vander Werf, age 74, of Foley AL, formerly of the Gun Lake area, died Tuesday, March 3. He is survived by his brother Loren and Jan VanderWerf of…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Community Notices

Jack and the Spare Tires to visit folk gathering Saturday

Jack and the Spare Tires, with Jack Kosten, Dan Sexton and Joe Pellerito, will be the special performing guests at 6 p.m. Saturday for the next folk gathering at Vibrant…

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Editor March 5, 2015

Clippers now shooting for 2nd straight district hoops title

The Martin girls’ basketball team came up big in the second, third and fourth quarters Wednesday evening to score a come-from-behind 42-39 victory over host Climax-Scotts in the Class D…

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Editor March 4, 2015