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Service was today for former Project Hope administrator
Maria G. Medina, age 78, of Hamilton died Thursday, Jan. 15. Maria was born to Candelario and Manuela (Serrata) Rios on March 29, 1947, in La Villa, TX. She was…
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Semi jacknifes on freeway near casino exit
A semi jacknifed on the northbound lane of the U.S.-131 expressway Thursday morning just north of the Gun Lake Casino exit (No. 61). Traffic was being directed off the highway.…
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Persistent winter storms shut down Then & Now
Because of this week's relentless winter storms and poor road conditions, the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 18th Street and 142nd Avenue has been closed. It…
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Celebration of life will be Sunday for Helen Rac
Helen Darlene Rac died Monday, Jan. 19, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruby Martin; husband of 36 years, William Rac;…
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Celebration of life delayed for Beverly Pike, 86
Beverly Claire Pike, age 86, died Dec. 31, 2025, at Cortland Riverside Gardens in Grand Rapids. Born on Aug. 21, 1939, in Chicago, Beverly was the youngest child of Arthur…
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Dorr Plan Commission recommends gravel mine request
by Joseph Schultz The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a request from Great Lakes Excavating Service for a sand and gravel mine north of 142nd Avenue, between 21st…
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Data center controversy continues in Dorr Township
The Dorr Township Plan Commission meeting had to be moved to the auditorium because of the size of the crowd. by Joseph Schultz The Dorr Township Hall had a bit…
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Third judge candidate appears before Wayland City Council
There are now three candidates for 57th District Judge in Allegan in the 2026 August primary election. The latest entry, Tim Slais of Fennville, introduced himself to the Wayland City…
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Martin man pleads no contest in fatal crash
Terry Lee Boss Terry Lee Boss, 57, of Martin pleaded no contest Tuesday in Allegan County Circuit Court to second degree murder in connection with a traffic crash last April…
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Ribbon cutting celebrates Martin cafeteria expansion
The Martin Board of Education and Supt. Samantha Ball on Jan. 12 officially celebrated the opening of the expanded and renovated cafeteria along with the schoo's brand new kitchen. This…