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Yes It’s True: Two mysteries about local eateries emerge

“Strange stories, She would tell me.” — Tuli Kupferberg, the Fugs, 1969, “Children of the Dream.” The mysteries of eateries have caught my eye of late in these parts. Strange…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2019
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Celebration of life will be in Dorr Sunday for Patricia Haney

Patricia Haney, age 78, died Thursday, Oct. 31. Pat, who worked at General Motors for 25 years, enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her family. She was selfless while…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2019
Army Bob: Kudos to ICE for stand against arrogant U.S. reps
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Army Bob: Kudos to ICE for stand against arrogant U.S. reps

by Robert M. Traxler Congressional staffers not being allowed in ICE facilities because of their past conduct to folks working in broader holding facilities was covered a few weeks ago…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2019
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WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game

The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.
Posted by Editor October 31, 2019
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Local trick-or-treaters to face Halloween weather challenges

In light of prospects for cold and snow for traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this evening, Russ Porteous and Deb Straub posted this on Facebook this morning. Martin Methodist Church offered a…
Posted by Editor October 31, 2019
Posted inSports

Father-son duo guides separate grid teams to 9-0 seasons

It's been a particularly pleasant football season for the Diorio family this year. Former Wayland head varsity football coach Jerry Diorio has guided Battle Creek Lakeview to a 9-0 regular…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2019
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 2, 1994 Henika Library Director Lynn Mandaville and Hopkins Library Director…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2019
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First snow of the season arrives a day before Halloween

The first snow of the 2019-20 winter season arrived on Wednesday, Oct. 30, leaving the white stuff on top of these oak leaves in the back yard of Dawn Edwards,…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2019
Posted inSports

Lady Vikings come from behind to win again, finish season

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team again battled from behind to take a dual match victory Tuesday evening. The Lady Vikings this time spotted Allegan two sets to none before winning…
Posted by Editor October 30, 2019
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Ranger Rick: Not 1 Democrat is a better choice than Trump

Former Vice President Joe Biden Sunday night on "60 Minutes" pontificated, dodged, bobbed, weaved in his answers to questions about him and his son Hunter. If you remember correctly, then-Vice…
Posted by Editor October 29, 2019

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