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Rezoning request unanimously recommended in Dorr Twp.

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended approval of rezoning request, from agricultural to residential, by Chris Gesink without much fanfare. Jason Derry, representing zoning administrator Professional Code Inspections, remarked, “This is probably the least controversial rezoning request (to come before the commission) in some time.” The parcel in...
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‘Strumming for Suicide’ program is Sept. 21 at Dorr Moose Lodge

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The program “Strumming for Suicide, Help Break the Stigma” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Dorr Moose Lodge Strummin' for Suicide Awareness was started as a vehicle to promote awareness, discussion and prevention of someone making that fateful decision to take their own...
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Former local library director going strong in Illinois

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Natalie Bazan Sarosta, who was library director at Hopkins and director of the Dorr Township Library for four years, continues as director of the North Riverside Library in Illinois. She came to Hopkins in 2011 and then served concurrently as director of both Hopkins and Dorr for four years. She...
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Council OKs purchase of equipment for new fire truck

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This isn't the new truck expected soon. It was used to escort the WHS football team to its post-season playoff football game last November against South Christian. But it's fair to say there a lot of similarities in physical appearance. The Wayland City Council. Monday evening adopted a budget amendment,...
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Watermelon salad is a surprisingly delicious combo

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A surprisingly delicious combo that’s something new to take to pot lucks that everyone enjoys. The amounts really depend on the size of the watermelon and your taste! Ingredients: Watermelon cut into bite size chunks Sweet onion sliced thin and chopped into small pieces 1 - 8 ounce package of...
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Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — An unknown Texas state legislator quoted by Molly Ivins “The purpose of government is to solve problems and be a fair referee.”...
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New dentist caught in the crosshairs of parking dispute

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Dr. Paul Ingles, Wayland’s newest dentist, has become one of the first business casualties of the feud about parking between the City of Wayland and Aqua In Vino owner Arny Rodriguez. Ingles took over the 39-year practice of Dr. Bruce Sexton in May 2023 at the Wayland Professional Building on...
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Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote

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The Leighton Township Board has decided to go back to the drawing board on seeking millage approval in the wake of the defeats of two proposals for increases in the Aug. 6 primary. The board, in a special meeting  Tuesday, Aug. 13, agreed to ask only for renewals for police...
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Yes, It’s True: The fight over crowd sizes may not even matter

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“So many things I could have done, but crowds got in my way.” — Apologies to Joni Mitchell, It’s “clouds.” All this fuss once again about the size of crowds has graced the presidential campaign trail. Though it isn’t the first time, this issue somehow has been elevated in importance...
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Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior

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The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to a “one-time exception” by approving the hire of a Martin High School senior to a position on the fire department. Martin Fire & Rescue Chief Kurt Knight told the board the lad has passed all tests and met all other requirements to...
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