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Burial service will be June 19 for Craig Velting Jr., 25
Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad's sense of humor and an enormous heart.…
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Tell your grandchildren that it’s ‘trees with cheese’
by Kathy Hamman Miller For this oldie but a goodie, you can tell the grandchildren that it’s trees in cheese so you might have a chance of getting them to…
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Wayland Schools wins Dollar General books grant
Wayland Union Schools has received a $3,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to purchase books this summer. Books will be distributed to students participating in the Summer Learning…
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Allegan County Fair still planned for Sept. 11-19
Allegan County Fair officials dispelled any tumors that Michigan's oldest fair has been canceled. In the wake of reports that the Ionia and Barry County fairs have been called off…
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Allegan County COVID-19 deaths remain at only 2
The Allegan County Health Department has reported that as of Friday, May 15, there have been 180 cases of Coronavirus reported, but only two deaths. There are a total of…
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Ramblin’ Road: Rainy days and Mondays in a camper
by Phyllis McCrossin Yesterday was the two-week mark for being back in Michigan. I’m guessing that means we made the cross-country trip from California unscathed. King and I subscribe to…
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Brewhouse Lanes to shut down permanently in Dorr
Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr has announced it is closing permanently, but the Five Lakes Brewing Co. and Restaurant will continue to do business. The bowling establishment, home to the Hopkins…
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Memorial service to be determined for Liz Jackson
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Jackson, age 70, died in her home Saturday, May 9. Born June 3, 1949, she was the eldest daughter of Wellington and Dorothy (Burden) Jackson. A 1967…
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Hopkins Fire Dept. cancels Father’s Day breakfast
Due to the uncertainty of how long the Covid-19 pandemic may last, the Hopkins Area Fire Department has decided to cancel this years Fathers Day Pancake Breakfast. "The health and…
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One Small Voice: We can mask up, have some fun
by Lynn Mandaville Used to be that masks were for Halloween costumes, catchers, goalies, super-heroes, doctors, nurses and crooks. As a child I loved masks for Halloween because a full-face…