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Ex-Dewey’s Auto Body owner dies at age 89
Robert Kenneth Dewey, 89, of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 24. He was owner and operator of Dewey's Auto Body for many years. After his retirement, Bob continued his passion for…
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Mass of Christian Burial Dec. 2 for Louise Wood
Louise M. Wood, age 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Louise loved to start her day with a cup of tea and a favorite baked good, which she made from scratch.…
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Our cherished rights shouldn’t be absolutes
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Now you free speech boys can have your fun now, but after…
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Army Bob: You get free speech unless you diss progressives/socialists
by Robert M. Traxler In a few media outlets there are reports that the President Joe Biden administration has worked with social media to cancel content they did not approve…
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Memorial service Dec. 10 for Martin grad Ron Katje
Ronald Lee Katje of Allegan, a 1969 graduate of Martin High School, died Monday, Nov. 21, at Trinity Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness. Ron…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The first three-colored traffic light in Wayland, including red, green and amber yellow, installed about 100…
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Leighton Township man is missing since Monday
Avel T. Martinez, 42, was reported missing by his spouse Monday at their home in Leighton Township, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. His spouse stated that he had…
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Memorial service will be Saturday for Pat Jones
Patricia “Pat” Ann Jones, age 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Pat was very “family oriented” and enjoyed traveling, especially to Nashville, Branson and Florida. Pat liked listening to country music,…
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Funeral planned for Friday for Sam Vander Ploeg, 81
Simon "Sam" Vander Ploeg died Monday, Nov. 21, at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Sam was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Shelbyville, the son of Johanas “Joe” and…
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Longtime teacher, coach Don Hermenitt dies at 73
Donald James Hermenitt Jr., 73, of Wayland died Saturday, Nov. 19. He was born to Donald and Diana Hermenitt Sr. in Plainwell on Sept. 15, 1949. Don graduated with his…