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Vietnam vet Robert Davies dies at age 77
Robert Edward Davies, age 77, died Tuesday, May 20. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran. He was also a motorcycle and Corvette enthusiast. In his younger years, you would always catch…
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Area Memorial Day events set for May 26
The communities of Dorr Township, Hopkins Township, Martin Township and theCity of Wayland will have Memorial Day observances Monday, May 26. The following is a brief rundown of the ceremonies:…
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Vikings settle for 2nd in O-K Silver softball
Lyla Reynolds: two HRs COVER PHOTO: Cami Hibma: Solo HR A doubleheader split with Fruitport Thursday meant the Hopkins softball team finished second in the final O-K Silver Conference standings.…
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Cross Church to rent church it sold to Twp.
The congregation of the Cross Fellowship Church soon will come back to rent its old site from Dorr Township Sundays and Wednesdays. Formerly known as the Crosswinds Church, it was…
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Army Bob: Iron Dome is quality defense tool
by Robert M. Traxler The anti-aircraft/missile system referred to as The Iron Dome, what I call Star Wars II, is a revolutionary missile defense system. It is a marvel of…
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Martin man charged in death of 8-month-old
Terry Lee Boss, 56, of Martin, has been arraigned on charges of second-degree murder, operating while intoxicated causing death, and reckless driving causing death in a crash April 26 on…
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Windsor Woods under boil water advisory
Windsor Woods Village has announced that its water system was shut down Monday, May 19, and a Boil Water Advisory has been in effect since. A spokesperson said, "As a…
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Athletic honors given to 4 senior students
Harmony Laker (cover photo) and Trent Sikkema (right, above photo) were named the winners of the Harry Multer and Louis Japinga awards for athletic and acdemic excellence Tuesday night at…
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Yes It’s True: Jean Gallup shamed Sun & News coverage
It isn’t easy to admit that a competitor did a better job than you did and didn’t deserve the ultimate results. But here I am. Prompted by the recent death…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 22, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of Garry…