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Martin School folks deserve to learn ‘rest of the story’
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Legendary news and views broadcaster Paul Harvey used to do a segment on radio…
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Basura: Santos, Walker, Trump Hall of Fame liars
“No legacy is so rich as honesty.” — William Shakespeare George Santos. Hershel Walker. Donald Trump. These three guys deserve inclusion into the Liars’ Hall of Fame, for the outrageous false claims they’ve…
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Army Bob: CNN has shown it’s turning against Biden
by Robert M. Traxler Hell is indeed freezing over. CNN broke a story that highly classified documents, top secret code word, eyes only documents, were discovered in an office in…
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Wildcat boys doubled up by quality GR Catholic Central
Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it "a tough afternoon despite bowling well, losing 20-10 to Catholic Central. "Our plan was to take both baker games to have a…
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Denise Dykstra elevated to Martin Twp. Clerk’s post
Denise Dykstra COVER PHOTO: Denise Dykstra (right) is administered the oath of office Jan. 3 as clerk by Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep while Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer looks on. The…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago—…
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Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties
Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton…
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Visitation will be Friday in Dorr for Doug Berens, 74
Douglas Jack Berens, age 74, died at his home in Dorr Monday, Jan. 9. Doug served his country in the United States Navy. First and foremost, Doug loved his family…
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‘Cats now 6-1 overall, but Vikings’ win streak ends
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team hiked its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-0, 6-1 overall, with a 72-60 verdict over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday night. However, the Hopkins boys…
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Vikings, Wildcats, Clippers all win hoops challenges
Freshman Taylor Lyon (12) takes a shot against Cedar Springs The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin girls’ basketball teams continue to light up the scoreboard and pile on the victories. Wayland…