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Ramblin’ Road: Does our adopted dog have ALS?
by Phyllis McCrossin We have one sick little puppy. Things are not going well for DK. We knew when we adopted him he had “some weakness” in his hindquarters. After…
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All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…
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Private family service for Ruth Genther, 99, planned
Ruth Anna Genther, age 99, died Friday, Jan. 15. Ruth was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Dorr for…
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Six Middle School Spelling Bee finalists announced
Wayland Union Middle School's annual school-wide Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, Jan. 13. The contest lasted 23 rounds and the championship word was: defector. The following students will be representing Wayland at…
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Funeral for Florence Potter, 79, of Moline, is Monday
Florence Potter, age 79, died Thursday, Jan. 14. She is survived by her sons Roger (Melody Sessions) Potter and Dan (Amy) Potter; grandchildren Jenna Potter (Joey Schloff), Trevor, Tyler, and…
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Burial service at Ft. Custer planned for Louis Stora
Louis Stora, age 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 5. Louis was a World War II Navy veteran, serving on the USS Destroyer Owen that deployed from Pearl Harbor on Jan. 16,…
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Area boys’, girls’ basketball games may start Feb. 4
In the wake of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s announcement this week of extending the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, the winter sports…
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Leighton Twp. discusses virtual meetings dilemma
Leighton Township officials are grappling with problems associated with having public meetings during the Coronavirus pandemic. Board members Thursday night held their meeting in-person, but offered the option for anyone…
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Basketball and wrestling seasons delayed until Feb. 1
The Michigan High School Athletic Association this week extended the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, mostly affecting girls’ and boys’ basketball and wrestling. Basketball,…
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Service will be Saturday for educator Frank Bastian
Frank E. Bastian, 91, of Dorr, died Friday, Jan. 8. Frank followed in his father’s footsteps and spent his entire life on the family farm, which was established by his…