Month: June 2022

Runaway Dorr Twp. youth found safe by authorities

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Izaiah Blair Allegan County Sheriff's deputies had been seeking the whereabouts of 16-year-old runaway Izaiah Blair of Dorr Township and found him safe Saturday. Blair reportedly ran away from his home Friday morning and family members have indicated they haven't seen him since. There is speculation he may be staying...
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Funeral scheduled for Tuesday for C. David Brog

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C. David Brog, age 85, died Wednesday, June 22. Dave was a vigilant servant to Jesus Christ, a devoted and loving family man, and a tireless worker. He is survived by his children Dawn C. (Jim) Losinger, Alan (Lydia) Brog, Jody (Sheri) Brog; grandchildren Nate (Rachel) James, Dani (Noah) Haverdink,...
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County Health Dept. begins offering kids’ Covid shots

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The Allegan County Health Department will start providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years old Thursday, June 23, by appointment only. Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines will be available. Parents interested in getting the vaccine for their child are encouraged to talk to their child’s...
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Army Bob: Progressives are bullying liberals on issues

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by Robert M. Traxler Two recent events in the Town Broadcast, the naked censorship of a Mr. DTOM and a column by the Editor/owner/censor degrading our nation and Constitution prompted me to pen this letter to the editor. It was getting long so it became a column.  Mr. Editor Sir,...
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Area fire departments warn residents against burning

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Virtually all fire departments in this area are warning local residents not to burn leaves, trash or yard refuse because of current dry conditions. This illustration was issued by Fire Chief Gary Fordham of the Dorr Fire Department.
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Beauty bar and salon latest to take on ‘Corner Curse’

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It appears that someone next month will try to beat the long-standing "Corner Curse" at the northwest corner of Main and Superior Streets in downtown Wayland. A woman posted on Facebook Wednesday that Superior Beauty Bar will be the newest Wayland business opening up next month. It will be a...
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Service set at Luella Collins Center for George Near, 66

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George Near, age 66, died Tuesday, June 21. George grew up in this area and made many friends here. On Aug. 3, 1994, he married the love of his life, Sharon (Sprague), after many years of courtship. After that time, George became part of the Gun Lake tribal community, of...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1997 The Wayland High School Class of 1955 members pose for a photo taken 45 years later. A runaway semi started a chain reaction traffic crash on U.S.-131 when his...
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Authorities report train derailment near Martin

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Firefighters with Martin Fire & Rescue Tuesday afternoon were working with the Allegan County Sherriff's office and Allegan County EOC on a train derailment incident in the area of 10th Street and 118th Avenue. Authorities said 118th Avenue between 10th and 8th Streets will be closed until further notice. There...
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Wildcats’ battery lands on Division 2 all-state team

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Wildcat second sacker Kami Morse makes a sensational catch in the regional finals. The Wayland High School softball battery of pitcher Emma Ludema and catcher Kennedy Cole both have been named to the Division 2 all-state team. The two played major roles in the Wildcats fashioning a 37-2 overall record...
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