Page 267 – The way community journalism ought to be

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What we must do with vacant lot huge issue

February 1, 2025

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Wildcat guys 2nd in Hudsonville tourney

February 1, 2025

State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38

January 31, 2025

Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed

January 31, 2025

U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr

January 31, 2025

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Wildcats lose to old pals Cedar Springs

January 31, 2025

No funeral plans yet for Joe Channells, 64

January 31, 2025

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Army Bob: We need warriors, not pronouns

January 30, 2025

Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant

January 30, 2025

Lady Vikings now 4-2 in O-K Silver hoops

January 29, 2025

Hopkins Jr. High FFA team wins districts

January 29, 2025

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Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame

January 29, 2025

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Wildcats take thriller from GR West Catholic

January 29, 2025

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

January 29, 2025

Lady Clippers struggle again on offensive side

January 29, 2025

Vikings riding modest 2-game win streak

January 28, 2025

Hopkins alum to play in college all-star game

January 28, 2025

Wildcat girls absorb 1st league loss on lanes

January 28, 2025

WHS grad making 80% of her FTs at Olivet

January 28, 2025

Snow drifts cause Wayland, Hopkins school closings

January 28, 2025

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Reader’s comment was crass and insensitive

January 27, 2025

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King & I: So they huff around a slow, old lady

January 27, 2025

Wildcats lose to ’24 state bowl runner-up

January 27, 2025

Baking powder drop biscuits quick, easy

January 26, 2025

Celebration of life is Feb. 1 for grad of WHS

January 26, 2025

Fire in frigid temps destroys home in Dorr

January 26, 2025

Hopkins inducts 3 into Athletic Hall of Fame

January 25, 2025

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144th Ave. at overpass repairs begin Jan. 30

January 25, 2025

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

January 25, 2025

Go Fund Me intended to pay off mortgage

January 25, 2025

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Lady Wildcats lose battle for 2nd in Gold

January 24, 2025

‘River to River’ trail arises from the ashes

January 24, 2025

Middle school spelling bee winner decided

January 24, 2025

Wildcat guys lose by 2 to Forest Hills Eastern

January 23, 2025

Public hearing Feb. 11 to discuss vacant lot

January 23, 2025

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Army Bob: Pardons by Biden leave questions

January 23, 2025

Service Saturday for Dan VanVolkinburg, 72

January 23, 2025

Clipper girls lose to quality Lawton squad

January 22, 2025

Service set Tuesday for Billy Miller of Dorr

January 22, 2025

Tyler Ebels is Dorr Twp. Firefighter of the Year

January 22, 2025

Harding’s donates more than $4,200 to Wayland food pantry

January 22, 2025

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Now the U.S. no longer means the U.S.A.

January 22, 2025

Gun Lake tribe helps bring back Hot ‘N Now

January 21, 2025

Local schools closed for 3rd straight day

January 21, 2025

Go Fund Me campaign begun for Miller family

January 21, 2025

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King & I: Funny how time just slips away

January 21, 2025

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Wildcats vs. Forest Hills East is Thursday

January 21, 2025

Memorial mass set for Gloria Kaczanowski

January 21, 2025

Funeral Saturday for Al Schumacher of Dorr

January 20, 2025

City Council deals with several DPW projects

January 20, 2025

Local school districts closed again Tuesday

January 20, 2025

Creamy chicken & wild rice veggie soup warms up cold days

January 20, 2025

Service set in Wayland for Iran Groeneveld, 91

January 20, 2025

Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools all closed on Monday

January 19, 2025

Evie Mathis clears 12-3.5 in indoor pole vault

January 19, 2025

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Army Bob: Get ready to cope with the cold

January 18, 2025

Martin girls win and honor 22-1 squad

January 17, 2025

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Why did Hopkins board reject Steve Johnson?

January 17, 2025

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Lady Wildcats improve overall record to 9-3

January 16, 2025

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Wildcat bowlers roll well in triumphs vs. TK

January 16, 2025

Go Fund Me set up for teen, family in fatal fire

January 16, 2025

Amy Funk takes over Hopkins volleyball job

January 16, 2025

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Army Bob: Fires: We don’t learn from history

January 16, 2025

Harmony’s FT pulls out Wildcats’ win over TK

January 15, 2025

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

January 15, 2025

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King & I: Politicians point fingers, but don’t help

January 14, 2025

Gun Lake Winterfest’s big day will be Feb. 15

January 14, 2025

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Wildcat hoops games at TK moved to Wednesday

January 14, 2025

Wildcat bowlers breeze past South Christian

January 14, 2025

Winter storms cancel Tuesday night activities

January 14, 2025

Funeral will be Friday in Dorr for Lynn Huff, 74

January 14, 2025

Ex-State Rep. Johnson loses school board bid

January 14, 2025

Wayland schools given 19 bids for building pool

January 13, 2025

Ex-Wayland officer wins sheriff dept. promotion

January 13, 2025

Chicken and dumpling crock pot soup comforts

January 13, 2025

Memorial service set for Sandy DeGroot of Dorr

January 13, 2025

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Yes It’s True: Obituaries are changing, yet static

January 12, 2025

Gun Lake ice fishing contest winners told

January 12, 2025

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Health insurance helps kill local drug stores

January 10, 2025

Slow but steady snow causes problems in area

January 10, 2025

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Lady Wildcats upend once-beaten Wyoming

January 10, 2025

Former WHS industrial arts teacher dies at 88

January 10, 2025

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Leighton reimbursed after crash at overpass

January 9, 2025

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Army Bob: Alcohol and tobacco are bad for ya

January 9, 2025

Overpass on 144th Ave. to be remained closed

January 9, 2025

Funeral will be Monday for Patricia Slagter, 86

January 8, 2025

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Wildcat bowlers win two easily against Wyoming

January 8, 2025

Martin Twp. to get lots of roadwork in 2025

January 8, 2025

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

January 8, 2025

Service officer’s action vs. car fire earns praise

January 8, 2025

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Lady Clippers fall 53-29 at Kalamazoo Hacket

January 7, 2025

Martin girls’ 22-1 team to be honored Jan. 17

January 7, 2025

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King & I: We’re kicked out so we can fix trailer

January 6, 2025

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WHS guys take 27-3 match from W. Catholic

January 6, 2025

Spring service for care giver Keith Boekeloo?

January 6, 2025

Memorial will be Friday for Cherish Powers, 38

January 6, 2025

Leighton, like many other FDs, has record number of calls in ’24

January 5, 2025

Medical calls fuel local fire response increases

January 5, 2025

Fact vs. opinion: Do we know the difference?

January 4, 2025

Wildcats edge Martin, Plainwell in mat tourney

January 4, 2025

Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board

Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board

Rodney Pillars Melanie Conley Though elected to a four-year term only two months prior, Martin Board of Education member Rodney Pillars Monday evening resigned his seat, effectively immediately. Pillars was…

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Editor January 10, 2023

Railside, Dorr Pharmacy businesses have been sold

The plaza on the south side of 142nd Avenue housing Dorr Pharmacy. Rumors and news have been swirling around three local businesses this week. Actual news is that Railside Auto…

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Editor January 10, 2023

Schools’ ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ was too expensive

Schools’ ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ was too expensive

To the editor: "Capturing Kids’ Hearts" cost the district $65k, correct? Just to teach our teachers to ask kids “What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Why aren’t…

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Editor January 10, 2023

Services will be Friday for ‘Giver’ Judy Shafer, 65

Judy Shafer, age 65, died Friday, Jan. 6. Judy was a giver of all givers! She gave a kidney to her husband, Ron, 24 years ago. She had a huge…

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Editor January 10, 2023

Funeral mass will be Friday for Dorothy Watson, 97

Dorothy M. Watson, age 97, died Sunday, Jan. 8. She is survived by her children Margaret (Mike) Ignatoski, Cliff Watson, Patricia (Terry) Morbach, Mary (Bruce) Ritsema, Mark Watson, John (Jenifer)…

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Editor January 10, 2023

Wayland boys score 20-10 win over South Christian

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian Monday afternoon by a 20-10 count. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, shut out South Christian 30-0 at Spectrum…

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Editor January 9, 2023

School board officially seeks bond vote May 2

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening officially applied to the Michigan Secretary of State to place a bond issue on the special election ballot May 2. This time the…

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Editor January 9, 2023

Brad Blauvelt takes Martin head baseball coaching job

The Martin Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brad Blauvelt as new head varsity baseball coach. Blauvelt, best known as coach of the state champion Martin High School eight-man…

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Editor January 9, 2023

Community Notices

Write It Right: School bus driver open house is Jan. 23

EDITOR'S NOTE: The author published the date and time of the "open house" at the Wayland Union Schools Transportation Building incorrectly in his editorial "Is public education concept in the…

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Editor January 9, 2023

Former Wildcat football coach Gerry Diorio retiring

Gerry Diorio Former Wayland High School varsity football coach Gerry Diorio has announced his retirement. Diorio coached at Wayland in two stints, guiding the Wildcats to the post-season playoffs several…

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Editor January 9, 2023