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Ranger Rick: Illinois keeps going from bad to worse
The state of Illinois is broke and getting “broker”! Over the weekend, they passed a $5.4 billion tax increase. In the realization of how to cut your own throat because…
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Gubernatorial candidate to visit Allegan County Dems
The Allegan County Democratic Party will have a picnic for Sixth Congressional District candidates and special guest gubernatorial candidate Bill Cobbs from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at…
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Hearing turbulent for proposed Leighton Twp. air park
by Austin Marsman More than 100 people turned out for a two-hour public hearing before the Leighton Township Board Monday evening on a proposal to develop an air park. The…
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Funeral mass Wednesday for Paul Burchardt, 74, of Dorr
Paul Donald Burchardt, age 74 of Dorr, died Saturday, July 8. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, stationed in Okinawa. He retired from the Michigan…
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Long-awaited Clippers Cafe opens in downtown Martin
by Austin Marsman The Clippers Café opened its doors for the first time this past weekend in downtown Martin. The barn-like structure is ready for new life after the former…
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The Subterranean: So how do you watch the movies?
(In anticipation of the Traverse City Film Festival July 25 through July 30) When I watched, saw, experienced, yes, experienced, because a movie is more than just moving pictures, my…
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Dorothy Hitzler of Hopkins dies just short of 99th birthday
Dorothy Mae Hitzler (Hazen), 98, born on July 27, 1918, of Hopkins, died Saturday, July 8. She is survived by her son Ronald Lee Hitzler; her granddaughters Julie Hitzler, Debra Tew…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 8, 1992 Amicorn may be the first business to apply for a…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday for Bill Prawdzik
William John Prawdzik, age 57, of Hopkins died Saturday, July 8, at his home. Bill was born on June 18, 1960, in Grand Rapids, to Anthony and Rita (Funk) Prawdzik.…
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Summer storm wreaks havoc on Wayland area residents
News sources from all over the state have reported that more than 100,00 Michigan residents were without power Friday morning, afternoon and evening after a severe thunder storm moved through…