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Army Bob: Erosion of trust results from eavesdropping
The use of a recording device is an area that can be abused to the point of being unlawful, especially when done by an elected official. We all need to…
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WHS grad Jon Gambee to coach frosh at alma mater
Jon Gambee just can't let go of baseball. After hinting at retiring last spring and resigning his varsity coaching job for Martin, he has re-entered the game as volunteer assistant…
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Dorr Twp. Board plagued by cloak and dagger crap
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Dorr Township Board Thursday night went into a closed session for about a…
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Kevin Boyles apparently is new Dorr Township sexton
Kevin Boyles tentatively has been selected as new cemetery sexton for Dorr Township, succeeding Bob Merren, who is retiring. Boyles works with his father in serving in that capacity in…
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Dorr Township not having easy time finding a new assessor
The Dorr Township Board is seeking applicants for township assessor, but thus far has received only one resume, that of Rosemary Anger of Hastings. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told board…
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Robert Sporer, ‘Captain RJ’ of Shelbyville dies at 88
Robert J. Sporer of Shelbyville, known as "Captain RJ," a proud Navy man, died Monday, Oct. 23. He was 88. Born July 18, 1929, he was raised on the western…
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Visitation Nov. 4 for former Dorr man Rick Shepard, 85
Richard Edward "Rick" Shepard, 85, of Wyoming, formerly of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 23. He was born July 25, 1932, in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Bernice Shepard. He was preceded in…
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Lady Vikings sweep in ‘Volley for Cure’ dual match
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated Allegan Tuesday night in a non-conference three-set sweep, 25-12, 25-23 and 25-18. The Lady Vikings and the Tigers were playing in an annual "Volley…
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Wayland Union Schools wins at-risk reading grant
Wayland Union Schools has been awarded an Additional Instructional Time Grant from the State of Michigan for $43,890. The grant will allow the district to provide summer school programming for…
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Basura: Pleasant memories of coaching soccer return
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss When my son was in elementary school, I served as a parent volunteer coach for soccer in the fall,…