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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) Downtown Dorr today. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 1, 1997 Becky Dyer of Wayland was the…
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Moline to celebrate its 150th anniversary Sept. 17-18
The community of Moline will celebrate its sesquicentennial all day Saturday, Sept. 17, near what was formerly regarded as its downtown. Moline’s business district no longer exists, but it once…
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Hopkins claims victory in O-K Silver volleyball opener
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team opened its O-K Silver Conference dual match season with a victory over visiting Comstock Park. The Vikings started strong with a 25-10 decision in the…
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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland all back in action Thursday
Because of the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, Wayland, Hopkins and Martin varsity football teams will play Thursday evening for their second outings of the season. Perhaps most interesting is…
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Forums, listening sessions just don’t cut it any more
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “…Go to the people. Ask the hands that serve the machines of America.…
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Attorney general stops in Martin to talk about safety
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (fourth from left) stopped in at Martin Public Schools Tuesday morning for a discussion on school safety and opportunities to leverage grant funding for safer…
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Storm causes widespread power outages in this area
More than 9,000 locations and residences in Allegan County were still without power as of Tuesday morning as a result of a late summer storm that passed through this area…
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Two area men in Whitmer kidnap plot now in court
William Null Michael Null Two area men accused of being in on a plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 are in court in Antrim County…
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Vikings lose in bracket finals of Cereal City tourney
The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team Saturday lost in the Silver Bracket finals of the Cereal City Invitational to leave its season record at 11-6-4. "This tournament allows the…
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Yes It’s True: Two local stories about student loans
There’s been some wailing and gnashing of teeth this past week about President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive a sizable portion of student debt. People have been posting that they…