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Basura: Best to avoid catastrophic results of antivax
“Ain’t that a shame? My tears fell like rain.” — Fats Domino And they still do. Years ago I knew a guy who hadn’t been vaccinated. His parents were not part…
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Hopkins senior makes 2nd unit of all-star bowling team
Brenden Gossman, who will be a senior this fall at Hopkins High School, earned the top spot of the second unit of the 2018 Michigan State USBC Youth All Michigan…
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Only 1 County Board local contest in Aug. 7 primary
There is only one contest for Allegan County Commissioner from this area in the Aug. 7 primary election. The only race is between two Republicans, Nathaniel Sherman of Wayland Township…
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Bowling champ decides on where she’ll go to college
Michigan Division 2 state bowling champion Sidney Urben finally has made her choice for college next fall. She will attend the Catholic Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where…
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Funeral Monday for Gertrude Herp, formerly of Dorr
Gertrude Herp, 93, of Kalamazoo died Thursday, June 14. Gertrude was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge in Dorr. She is survived by her children; Bob (Carol) Herp,…
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Bank robbery suspect believed to have health issues
by Austin Marsman Less than 12 hours after a bank robbery that closed the City of Plainwell, officers with the Allegan County Sheriff's Department say they've arrested a man accused…
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Paris Ridge development phases proceeding apace
Despite reports of a few problems, the Paris Ridge subdivision development continues apace in Leighton Township. The Township Board Thursday evening decided to give tentative approval to the preliminary plats…
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Ranger Rick: The trail to nowhere has economic perils
I notice all the talk lately about a walking, running and biking trail going from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Most of the people encouraging its creation cite more exercise, fresh…
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Hopkins Hall of Fame coach Mick Francis battles cancer
Longtime Hopkins High School football and softball coach Mick Francis is in the fight for his life after diagnosis last January of an advanced stage of cancer. Francis, who was…
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Martin reporter praised for helping move along issue
Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep praised Townbroadcast reporter and recent Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman for his role in moving a local land use issue forward. Leep said Mansman…