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Does Allegan County Fair avoid women performers?
To the editor: Recently on my television (and my TV would never lie to me) told me all about the wonderful country music stars who will be performing at this…
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‘Liberty’ story helps explain why we have no neighbors
by Denise Dykstra We were chatting in our driveway recently with some neighbors who had stopped by to pick up some produce from us. We were leaning against the car,…
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Memorial service Thursday for Larry Hibma, 76, of Dorr
Larry E. Hibma, age 76, of Dorr, died Monday, Sept. 6. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Larry was a great provider for his family and was a dedicated, hardworking…
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Ramblin’ Road: I announce DK’s sad and tragic ending
by Phyllis McCrossin Another long week. And suddenly it’s Monday and David T. Young is reminding me I’m late with my column. In all my years as a reporter/editor, I…
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Robert Wenzel dies at 65 of congestive heart failure
Robert Wenzel of Wayland died Sunday night, Sept. 5, in his sleep after battling congestive heart failure for the past few years. He was 65. He was born in Midland…
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Yes It’s True: Tea Party vs. me philosophical difference
Not long ago and not far away, I learned that the crucial difference between me and the Tea Party stalwarts in American politics was in the interpretation of the U.S.…
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Chief Noonday Road project to start Sept. 7, end in Nov.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the resurfacing of nearly 11 miles of M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) east from the Allegan County line (Patterson Road) to M-37/M-43 will begin…
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Rubbernecking the world’s woes ruins my retirement
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “There ain’t nothin’ I can do about it.” — The Supremes, “You Keep…
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Lady Vikings lose tough 5-set match to NorthPointe
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lost a heart-breaking five-set match Wednesday evening against NorthPointe Christian in the O-K Silver Conference opener for both teams. The Lady Vikings came out on…
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Hopkins grad Colin Weber suits up for UNC-Charlotte
Colin Weber (18), a 2021 graduate of Hopkins High School, suited up for his first collegiate football game Friday night when his University of North Carolina-Charlotte squad upset Duke University.…