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One Small Voice: Better to act on than react to gun violence
When I walked into the house Saturday morning after a routine trip to Wal-Mart, it was just before 11 a.m. AZ time. I turned on the old laptop to check…
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Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase
A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…
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Service Monday for Gene Halas, ex-owner of Hilliards Bar
Eugene “Gene” Halas, age 85 of Dorr, died Friday, Aug. 2. Gene and Dee were the former owners of the Royal Knight (Hillards Corner Bar). Gene took pride in his…
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Authorities seek info about missing 15-year-old Hopkins girl
Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hopkins. Gracie Hewartson was last seen 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 2. Gracie is Caucasian with a light complexion, 5 feet…
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Funeral Mass is Wednesday for Marian Hendrixson, 98
Marian Hendrixson, age 98, died Thursday, Aug. 1. She is survived by her son, Grant Hendrixson; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Jeanne Neuhaus
Jeanne Neuhaus, 83, of Hopkins, died Friday, Aug. 2, at Metro Health Hospital. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Stella…
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Stephen Young seeks Upton’s 6th District seat in Congress
Stephen J. Young of Allegan Thursday publicly declared his candidacy for United States congressman for Michigan's 6th District as a Republican, a seat held for the last 33 years by…
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Army Bob: North Dorr history holds key to solving mystery?
by Robert M. Traxler It was a mystery. How did a large amount of broken glass find its way to the stream behind our home? We purchased three acres of…
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Long-awaited Big Lake drain project gets the green light
An Allegan County Drain Commission Board of Determination hearing Monday night led to establishment of a drainage project for Big Lake in Watson Township. A packed house appeared at the…
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Funeral will be Monday for Betty Truax, 93, of Shebyville
Betty Jean Truax, 93 of Shelbyville, died at her home Wednesday, July 31. She was born May 20, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late George and…