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Dorr Township gets a nice revenue sharing surprise
To the editor: Well I said at yesterday’s board meeting that we would get our crucial revenue sharing on the last business day of October so I came in to…
Posted inSports
Wildcats scare heavily-favored GR Christian, but lose
It wasn’t supposed to be close, but the Wayland varsity football team scared the dickens out of heavily-favored Grand Rapids Christian before finally falling grudgingly, 28-21. And things might have…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Covid numbers soaring, but death stats still constant
Cases of the Covid-19 virus continue to climb in Allegan County, but the number of deaths from the disease has remained at seven since last summer. The recent spike in…
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Dorr Twp. Clerk expects a recount for Nov. 3 election
Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told the Township Board Thursday night she expects a recount for the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m speculating there will be a recount (of the…
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Familiar face is missing on sidelines for Hopkins game
On the eve of a first-round football playoff game in Hopkins, the community is reeling from news about someone who will be missing on the sidelines. Michael “Mick” Francis, longtime…
Posted inObituaries
No service announced for David L. Baird, 77, of Dorr
David Larry Baird, age 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 28. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Irmgard (Ushi) Baird; children David (Lisa) Baird; grandchildren Morgan (Jason) Kwekel, Makenna…
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Army Bob: Why must we punish minorities’ success?
by Robert M. Traxler Jews for Trump had a parade/rally in New York City Oct. 25. The vehicles in the parade stretched for miles, no person-to-person contact like in the…
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Clippers cruise to 53-13 playoff victory over Athens
The Martin varsity football team won its first round post-season playoff game on its home field Thursday evening, posting a 53-13 victory over visiting Athens. The Clippers, who have not…
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Employee handbook issues ignite Dorr Twp. bruhaha
It had been quite a spell since the last time Dorr Township Board members got into a public scrap, but Monday night they made up for the quiet time. Accompanied…
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Former Pine St. principal to give on-line presentation
Former Pine Street Elementary Principal and Wyoming Godfrey Lee Superintendent David Britten will be the presenter of an on-line historical lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Britten, now retired…