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Ramblin’ Road: On leading a tame and comfortable life
by Phyllis McCrossin There is something to be said for sitting out on a picnic table, a cup of coffee by my side, while I write this column. King has…
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Here’s a few family ideas for the dilled asparagus
by Kathy Hamman Miller Dilled pickle asparagus Wash and sterilize wide mouth quart jars. Wash and cut asparagus to fit, tops should come under where the ring is screwed on,…
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Dorr Township hears about proposed trails commission
Jennifer Antel, representing West Michigan Trails and Greenways group, gave a presentation to the Dorr Township Board Thursday night about plans to establish a commission to oversee local paved recreational…
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Funeral is later for award-winning cook Janice Lass
anice Lass, age 71, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 23. Janice was well known for her cooking. She had the honors of receiving first place ribbons at the Allegan County…
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Service in Hastings for ’68 WHS grad Don Freeman
Don Freeman, a 1968 graduate of Wayland High School, died June 20 in Hastings. He was 70. He was born in Allegan on March 8, 1950, to Donald Miller Freeman…
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Dorr Planning Commission Chair reappointed 4-3 again
So here we go again. The contentious 4-3 split on reappointing veteran Planning Commission Chairman Bob Wagner reappeared Thursday night at the Dorr Township Board meeting. Wagner has served on…
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Army Bob: Socialist left’s colors are shining brightly
by Robert M. Traxler Folks who believe we do not want a socialist government must thank the American left for showing its true colors as time goes on. In every…
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Traffic crash kills GR man, 21, in Gun Lake area
Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police say a 21-year-olod Grand Rapids man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic crash on Marsh Road near Gun Lake.…
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Petition drive started to appoint Dorr Parks Board
Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin Wednesday evening announced there is a petition drive that has been launched to change the way members of Parks Commission are chosen. Under current rules,…
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Dorr Twp. road, fire millage plans explained at forum
A hastily called political forum Wednesday night at the Dorr Township Hall attempted to focus on two important local millage requests in the Aug. 4 primary election. Retiring Township Treasurer…