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Wildcats win hoops opener despite woes against press

It's a safe bet that Wayland head varsity basketball coach Mike Hudson will be drilling his charges on breaking a full-court trapping press after his team's 58-44 season opening triumph…
Posted by Editor November 30, 2018
Posted inObituaries

Funeral will be Dec. 8 in Lapeer for Gwen Robinson

Gwendolyn Robinson, age 76, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and co-workers and living her life to the fullest. She is survived by…
Posted by Editor November 30, 2018
Army Bob: Founders were wise with electoral college
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Army Bob: Founders were wise with electoral college

The map shows us that those old dead guys who established our constitutional democracy were very perceptive. The founders were concerned that the states of Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania…
Posted by Editor November 29, 2018
Posted inArticles

Dorr Board postpones action on marijuana ordinance

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night decided to take a "wait and see" attitude on the issue of allowing local marijuana dispensaries, but it was clear officials are opposed to…
Posted by Editor November 29, 2018
Posted inArticles

Dorr wastewater agreement debate recalls old wounds

A proposed resolution to sign a contract with the Dorr-Leighton Wastewater Authority rekindled old issues from almost a decade ago for the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening. The board voted…
Posted by Editor November 29, 2018
Posted inObituaries

Funeral Dec. 1 for Shelbyville man Alton Rackett, 92

Alton E. Rackett, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita. Surviving are his sons, Dennis Rackett, Cary and Marilyn Rackett;…
Posted by Editor November 29, 2018
Mick Francis, Katie Pickette Hall of Fame inductees
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Mick Francis, Katie Pickette Hall of Fame inductees

Mick Francis and Katie (Pickette) Slagh are the 2018-2019 inductees into the Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame. Michael 'Mick' Francis, a longtime coach and teacher at HHS, Francis was chosen…
Posted by Editor November 28, 2018
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken fro0m the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 1, 1993 Gov. John Engler’s survey of Michigan schools was not…
Posted by Editor November 28, 2018
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Kicker McKenna Bruin to join Muskegon soccer team

McKenna Bruin, perhaps best known to many local sports enthusiasts as the placekicker for the Wayland High School varsity football team, has signed her letter intent to play women's soccer…
Posted by Editor November 28, 2018
Posted inObituaries

Service Dec. 4 for Hopkins graduate Diana Zeef, 76

Diana Mae Zeeff, aged 76 of Ludington, died Saturday, Nov. 24, at her home. Diana was born on June 24, 1942, in Zeeland, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Raab)…
Posted by Editor November 28, 2018

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