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Army Bob: Gun control about as successful as War on Drugs
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Army Bob: Gun control about as successful as War on Drugs

Let’s talk gun control. A man wishes to attack his political enemies in Alexandria Va.; he uses two firearms. The over-the-top hate we find in the media is not blamed,…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
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Funeral Friday for Salem Twp. woman Bonnie Kalkofen

Bonnie Lou Kalkofen, 78, of Salem Township, died Monday, June 19, at the Rehobeth Oaks Assisted Living Center in Dorr. She was born on May 11, 1939. She is survived…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow slated at Jijak July 8, 9
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Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow slated at Jijak July 8, 9

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians will sponsor a Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Hopkins Public Schools recognizes retiring staff members

Celebrating retirement at the end of this academic year and years of service to Hopkins Public Schools are (from left) Judy Pitsch, SRC coordinator 12 years; Vince Koperski, maintenance 26…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Hopkins names Outstanding People for Education winners

The Hopkins Public Schools' 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients are (from left) high school teacher Russell VanDommelen, SRC coordinator Judy Pitsch and secretary Jennifer Frank. (Photo supplied)
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Don Black to retire from County Board after serving 20 years

Don Black, 74, Allegan County Commissioner for the past 19 years, has announced he will not seek re-election next year. Black, former Wayland Township Supervisor, has served in the County…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
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A brief history of the ‘little stone house on Hopkins Road’

To the editor: More history of Knobloch Brothers Mobil Gas Station: A wooden outbuilding owned by the predecessor of the Basil Teed farm located about ½ mile west of the…
Posted by Editor June 22, 2017
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr). 25 Years Ago — June 24, 1992 Leighton and Dorr Township officials are exploring the possibility of…
Posted by Editor June 21, 2017
Treatment for cancer isn’t the horror show it used to be
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Treatment for cancer isn’t the horror show it used to be

by Robert M. Traxler It has been three weeks since the last update on the treatments for what is classified as advanced aggressive prostate cancer. As we Americans age, more…
Posted by Editor June 21, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Wayland’s Outstanding People for Education announced

Selected as the 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients from Wayland Union Schools were (from left) Terry "Sunshine" Ellis, community member/volunteer; Chris Rupke, art teacher, and guidance counselor Tricia…
Posted by Editor June 20, 2017

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