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Army Bob: Liberals too often are zip code elitists
Let’s discuss the preconceived notions folks generate in their minds. I have a friend who, every time he speaks about the good folks in Dorr Township, does it in a…
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Dorr Township Board hears about drug activity in park
The Dorr Township Board was told Thursday evening about drug issues occurring at a corner of the South Park off 142nd Avenue, just as the Parks Commission is beginning to…
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‘Border Wars’ football series eliminated unjustly
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell the powers that be again have shut down any chance…
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Viking boys pull out out 45-44 thriller over Hamilton
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory in three tries this season with a tight 45-44 victory Wednesday night over host Hamilton in the Hawkeyes' holiday tournament.…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers among the best in Michigan
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team's amazing stretch earlier this month was more than just school record setting. The Lady Wildcats have placed themselves statistically among the top performing teams…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1992 Two families at the Windsor Woods mobile home park have…
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Alvin Ruthruff’s service will be Friday in Hopkins
Alvin James Ruthruff, 85, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 24. Mr. Ruthruff was born Feb. 14, 1932,in Battle Creek, the son of the late Ernest C. and Mildred (French) Ruthruff.…
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Service Friday in Byron Center for Ray Hildenbrand
Raymond Hildenbrand, age 86, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 24. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Hildenbrand; children Douglas (Jane) Hildenbrand, Larry (Mandy) Hildenbrand, Rodney (Michele)…
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Wildcats start fast, then tank in 55-49 tourney loss
Wayland boys scored the first seven points and took an 11-4 lead in the first eight minutes of its Cornerstone University Holiday Basketball Tournament contest Tuesday night. You may not…
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Ranger Rick: Response to Ms. Mandaville’s comments
As the esteemed contributor Lynn Mandaville responded to the recent column by Robert Traxler (Army Bob), a response to her statements and questions is needed to get to the root…