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Father of Dorr Township supervisor dies at age 90
James E. Miling of Grand Rapids, father of Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was 90. Jim served his country during the Korean War. He had…
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Service is Sunday for Jerry Bowerman, 68, of Dorr
Jerome “Jerry” Bowerman age 68 of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jerry’s gruff exterior held a huge heart, that loved his family dearly and would do anything for his family…
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Woman driver found guilty in crash killing 5-year-old
A 34-year-old Wayland woman was found guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court of attempted operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. Amber Lea Collige, 34, had pleaded…
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Lady Viking sophomore Kennedy Gill rolls a 224
Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling teams blanked the depleted ranks of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights 30-0 Thursday afternoon and Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. Godwin had…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: We are spoiled, ignorant, uncaring
“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John…
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Fireworks ordinance for Watson doesn’t seem likely
A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn't appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented…
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Funeral Saturday for tiny dancer Audrianna Church
Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family -- especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon…
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Local Food Truck success continues; volunteers sought
The Wayland Area Mobile Food Pantry (Food Truck) completed another successful year in 2018, providing fresh fruit and vegetables, along with other edible items to the local food insecure population.…
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Icy roads lead to a return of area school closings
Students in local school districts have spent more days at home than in the classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Icy road conditions again shut down schools and made…
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Hopkins bowl teams have just 1 loss between them
Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity bowling teams defeated Wyoming Lee Wednesday afternoon at Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. The boys are undefeated in dual matches this season and the…