Page 52 – The way community journalism ought to be

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Army Bob: Get ready to cope with the cold

January 18, 2025

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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

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

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

Snowmobiles need at least 4 inches on trails

January 4, 2025

Proud Native American Mark Webb dies at 67

January 4, 2025

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Lady Wildcats lose 57-38 to GR West Catholic

January 3, 2025

Hopkins girls halt losing streak, beat Godwin

January 3, 2025

WAEMS grateful for 5 new computers gift

January 3, 2025

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Lady ‘Cats fall 3 pins shy of Baker crown

January 2, 2025

Info sought on thieves’ break-in at Sebright

January 2, 2025

Wildcat boys bowlers win Baker tournament

January 2, 2025

‘Green’ Watson Board begins its work in ’25

January 2, 2025

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Army Bob: Biden is scrambling at the end

January 2, 2025

Dorr Library launches Mango Languages campaign with prizes

January 2, 2025

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

January 1, 2025

Service at Kingdom Hall Jan. 19 for Craig Strick

January 1, 2025

Growth threats became promises in year 2024

December 31, 2024

Services Jan. 6 for former Dorr woman

December 31, 2024

Semi crash blocks traffic north of Dorr exit on 131

December 31, 2024

Retired brick mason Gary Van Vuren, 77, dies

December 31, 2024

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Wildcats 4-3 going into O-K Gold hoops action

December 31, 2024

Services set for Friday for Jim Hunderman, 61

December 30, 2024

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Extension Homemakers of ’76 offer carrot cake

December 30, 2024

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Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday

December 30, 2024

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King & I: A meditation on the end of year, holidays

December 29, 2024

Hopkins ends 6-game skid with GR Prep win

December 28, 2024

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Martin wrestling team now 11-0 in dual meets

December 28, 2024

Memorial service slated for Connie VanBonn, 73

December 28, 2024

Haven Baker best female bowler at tourney in GR

December 27, 2024

Hopkins food service worker dies at age 80

December 27, 2024

Services Saturday for Ricky Doud, age 64

December 27, 2024

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Yes It’s True: Only we can prevent fatal crashes

December 26, 2024

Boat fires reported at Gun Lake Marina today

December 26, 2024

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Army Bob: Bureaucrats are making our laws

December 26, 2024

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

December 25, 2024

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King & I: Technology only makes an aging me tired

December 24, 2024

Service will be Jan. 3 in Dorr for Karilyn Jackson

December 24, 2024

Colin Weber to transfer, play football at Rutgers

December 23, 2024

Funeral is Dec. 30 for Kevin Krotz of Hopkins

December 23, 2024

WHS valedictorian. Class of 1956, dies in Shelby

December 23, 2024

Fire apparently destroys Yankee Bill’s restaurant

December 23, 2024

Steve Johnson tells ‘rest of the story’ on election

December 23, 2024

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Chocolate covered peanuts a holiday treat

December 22, 2024

Martin captures 1st at Clipper Classic tourney

December 22, 2024

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Four of 6 area basketball teams on losing streaks

December 20, 2024

The Saga of Johnson’s vacant seat is strange

December 20, 2024

Wayland man found safe after missing report

December 20, 2024

Celebration of life will be Dec. 29 for Bill Bachi

December 20, 2024

Dorr Twp. Board turns to other pressing matters

December 19, 2024

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Army Bob: Tell us who’s doing rogue aircraft

December 19, 2024

Martin girls’ bowling team posts shutout win

December 19, 2024

Former Wayland man Ed Sevigny dies in Georgia

December 19, 2024

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Clippers score 2 more mat dual meet victories

December 19, 2024

School board declares Johnson’s seat vacant

December 18, 2024

Windemuller Electric donates to local schools

December 18, 2024

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

December 18, 2024

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Damage extensive in Yankee Springs Twp. fire

December 17, 2024

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Lady ‘Cats overcome fouls to beat Hamilton

December 17, 2024

Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’

Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — An unknown…

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Editor August 18, 2024

New dentist caught in the crosshairs of parking dispute

Dr. Paul Ingles, Wayland’s newest dentist, has become one of the first business casualties of the feud about parking between the City of Wayland and Aqua In Vino owner Arny…

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Editor August 16, 2024

Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote

Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote

The Leighton Township Board has decided to go back to the drawing board on seeking millage approval in the wake of the defeats of two proposals for increases in the…

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Editor August 15, 2024

Yes, It’s True: The fight over crowd sizes may not even matter

“So many things I could have done, but crowds got in my way.” — Apologies to Joni Mitchell, It’s “clouds.” All this fuss once again about the size of crowds…

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Editor August 15, 2024

Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior

Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to a “one-time exception” by approving the hire of a Martin High School senior to a position on the fire department. Martin Fire…

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Editor August 15, 2024

Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?

Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?

by Robert M. Traxler Free speech does not include “hate speech,” free speech does not include incorrect speech, free speech does not include hurtful speech? This is holy grail among…

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Editor August 15, 2024

Service will be Saturday for ‘Bones’ Cardiff

Herman “Bones” Cardiff, age 83, died at his home in Shelbyville Tuesday, Aug. 13. Bones enjoyed traveling all over the United States with Nancy in their motor home. He was…

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Editor August 15, 2024

Funeral will be Saturday for ‘Vern’ Kraft, 79, of Hopkins

LaVerne “Vern” Dale Kraft died Tuesday, Aug. 13. He was 79. Vern was born to his late parents Clifford and Daun (Curtis) Kraft on June 11, 1945, in Allegan. He…

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Editor August 14, 2024

WHS Class of ’64 planning 60th reunion Sept. 15

WHS Class of ’64 planning 60th reunion Sept. 15

Members of the Wayland High School Class of 1964 is getting ready for their 60th, not 50th reunion Sept. 15. The Class of '64 was famous for winning the Expressway…

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Editor August 14, 2024

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 16, 1999 More fast food has joined in Wayland’s commercial park.…

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Editor August 14, 2024