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Army Bob: Dems go too far left, leave center behind
by Robert M. Traxler The television newsmagazine 60 minutes did a report Oct. 7 on a Missouri law that tells local and state law enforcement officers not to enforce some…
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Retired New Image Remodel owner dies at 72
James A. "Jim" Hendriksma, age 72, died Tuesday, Nov. 16. Jim enjoyed traveling with his wife, watching his grandchildren's activities, spending time with friends at Fremont Lake Park, golfing, and…
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No service scheduled for RuthAnn Brog, age 80
RuthAnn Brog, 80, died Monday, Nov. 15. From the size of her heart, her devotion to God, her cooking, her style, and her love for anything black, white, silver or…
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Tan, rested, ready, Ramblin’ Road is back and better
If you are reading this, it means Editor David T. Young has forgiven me for being AWOL for almost two months. I needed time to regroup. It turns out after…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1996 (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) Barry Brower, a 1963 Wayland High School graduate, presents…
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Celebration of life date for Shelly Kibby undetermined
Shelly Kibby, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, died Sunday, Nov. 14, after a five month battle with brain cancer. Shelly drove bus for Hopkins Public Schools for 15…
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Funeral will be Saturday for Diane Statler of Wayland
Diane Statler, age 58, died Sunday, Nov. 14. Diane was a devoted homemaker and she had a genuine heart to be a caretaker for anyone in need. Her faith was…
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Master plan open house to be held in Dorr Dec. 21
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening was given an update on the proposed new master plan by consultant Nathan Mehmed of Williams & Works. Mehmed went over most of…
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I’m blessed to have a front porch view into community
by Denise Dykstra Our school played their last football game of the season Friday. Some time ago, our small school transitioned to eight-man football and this year our youngest son…
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Funeral Friday in Allegan for Mary Lou Brennan, 89
Mary Lou Brennan, 89, of Wayland, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, Nov. 12, at the home of her daughter, Marla. She was born in what is now the City of…