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Yes It Is, It’s True: Plagiarism is as American as apple pie

July 22, 2016

Plagiarism: “The practice of taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own.” There has been considerable discussion this week about plagiarism in the wake of the speech Monday evening by Donald Trump’s wife at the Republican National Convention. Melania Trump, with little doubt and more...

Funeral held Friday for Martin native Dirk Elferink, 95

July 22, 2016

Dirk H. Elferink, 95, of Zeeland, formerly of Martin, died Monday, July 18. Dirk was born in Martin on July 1, 1921, to Henry and Jennie (Van Duin) Elferink. He graduated from high school and served his country during World War II in U.S. Army. Dirk married Wilma Jean Orris...

Basura: The Ogres and the use of Japanese bamboo bats

July 22, 2016

I just got back from North Carolina and my plane's in-flight magazine had a little article on wood bats. Some guy, Joe Marucci, had a kid who wanted a wood bat. He made one for his kid, made a few more, now the Marucci Bat Co. sells to major leaguers....

Democracy Tree: Here’s how to follow the Michigan GOP money

July 22, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin There’s a new easy-to-use tool now available to follow the money in Michigan politics: “Right now, it can be difficult for a member of the public to find the true answer to the question of who’s given the most to my representative. The idea behind this new...

Private family services planned for infant Logan Lorenz

July 22, 2016

Logan Anthony Lorenz of Dorr, was born and died Tuesday July 19. He is survived by his parents, Nicholas Lorenz and Jennifer Lyke; grandparents; aunts; uncles; and cousins. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St.,...

Columns

Army Bob: Why do we see home-grown Islamic terrorists?

July 21, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler Home-grown terrorists are a new threat to our nation; perhaps it is a good idea to ask ourselves why now and never before in our long history? The majority of the American people are of German ancestry, toss in the Italian Americans and Americans with ancestors...

Citizens’ group pleads final case for Dorr roads millage

July 21, 2016

The third and final program in a series of public forums explaining the Dorr Township roads millage request took place Thursday night with sparse attendance. Four members of the volunteer citizens’ road committee were on hand, including Chairwoman Carolyn Sandel and Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin. They discussed the proposal...

Harnish family seeks shelter, clothing after devastating fire

July 21, 2016

Fire early Thursday morning destroyed the Dorr area home of Nicholas and Julie Harnish. Though all members of the family of six were able to escape unharmed during the blaze, it left the house a total loss, according to the Hopkins Fire Department. The family now is seeking clothing and...

Mass of Christian Burial for John Lenhart will be Monday

July 21, 2016

John H. Lenhart, of Dorr, age 74, died Wednesday, July, 20. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Lenhart; his sons Brian (Diane) Lenhart and Alan (Nanette) Lenhart; his daughter, Janine (John) Myers, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence...

Bygones Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 225

July 20, 2016

25 Years Ago — July 24, 1991 Linden and Eva Anderson were selected grand marshals for the annual Wayland Summerfest parade. Lindy is mayor and assistant principal at Wayland High School. Eva is a beautician at Harlequin Hair Fashions. High school sweethearts, they were married in 1966, just a couple...

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