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Ranger Rick: Oswald did not kill President Kennedy
The recent exercise by the U.S. House of Representatives in trying to oust President Donald Trump from office was quashed by the Senate, as it should have been. This is…
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Hopkins, Wayland seasons end in volleyball districts
Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School volleyball seasons came to an end Monday evening in the opening round at the Division 2 district tournament at Hamilton. Hopkins, O-K Silver…
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Fatal shooting reported at home in Monterey Twp.
Allegan County Sheriff's deputies are reporting a man was shot fatally Monday night outside his home in Monterey Township. Authorities said they responded to a call just before midnight from…
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Martin’s Carsen, Elliana Young to run in state meet
Martin senior Carsen Young and freshman Elliana Young both qualified for next Saturday’s Division 4 cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Carsen captured seventh place in the boys’…
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One Small Voice: Can we get past Trump-fueled rift?
by Lynn Mandaville I no longer have the stomach for railing against our president. I am, after all, just one old woman with a big mouth. However… Nothing, it seems,…
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Satellite TV dish latest casualty of ‘McCrossin Luck’
by Phyllis McCrossin For many, many years the King and I have dealt with what we called “McCrossin Luck.” It generally centered around our vehicles and involved breaking down —…
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Seasoned cracker recipe is tasty and surprisingly easy
by Kathy Hamman Miller Seasoned Crackers This Seasoned Cracker recipe is so incredibly easy to make and turns out to be perfect for any get together. Extra fun guaranteed when…
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Martin now is only area playoff football team left
Martin now is the only area team that remains in the Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season football playoffs. The Clippers last Thursday evening pummeled Athens 53-13 to lift their…
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Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs
The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that…
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Services will be private for Doris Reynolds of Hopkins
Doris Mae Reynolds, 94, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Oct. 29, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 28, 1926 in Martin, she was the daughter of the late George…