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Colcannon is a very tasty and traditional Irish dish

Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage, and kale. Ingredients: 2 lbs. of red potatoes peeled and quartered 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves…

Editor December 24, 2023

Obituaries

Cody Pogodzinski’s funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 29

Cody Allen Pogodzinkski, 33, died Friday, Dec. 22. He was born on June 13, 1990, to Bryan and Beverly Pogodzinski in Heerlan, Netherlands. Cody was a family man. He loved…

Editor December 24, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats crushed by unbeaten Lowell hoop team

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball squad lost a non-league contest Saturday afternoon, 71-42, to an undefeated Lowell outfit in a game at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. The Lady Wildcats, who…

Editor December 23, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Marko Browne planned for Friday

A celebration of the life of Marko Browne is scheduled for noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at the Leighton Township Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. There will be…

Editor December 23, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Don’t forget the only QB to win playoff

So many Detroit Lions fans are waiting with excitement for the game Sunday afternoon, which may result in Detroit winning the division for the first time since 1993. The last…

Editor December 23, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Marianne Haveman, 78

Marianne Haveman (VanHulzen) (Warners), died Thursday, Dec. 21 She was 78. Born March 22, 1945, Marianne enjoyed reading, watching the birds, any kind of crafts, and visits from her kids,…

Editor December 23, 2023

Sports

Martin ladies win battle of unbeatens at Saugatuck

In an early season “Battle of the Titans,” the Martin girls’ basketball team outlasted Saugatuck Friday evening, 32-27, a defensive struggle. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, and the Clippers…

Editor December 22, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life set for Dec. 27 for Allen Willemsen

A celebration of the life of Allen Willemsen of Dorr will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the Cook-Kubiak Funeral Home, 4330 18th St., Dorr Chapel. Willemsen…

Editor December 22, 2023

Community Notices

26-year-old man reported missing from Wayland area

Jonah Wyche, age 26, has been missing since last Friday Dec. 15, from the Wayland area. He left home without telling anyone where he was going and has not responded…

Editor December 22, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Dec. 29 for Norma Tanis

Norma Jean Tanis, age 69, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Dec. 20. Norma loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren brought her great joy. She always looked forward to…

Editor December 22, 2023