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Politicians continue their assault on public education
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The latest round of the “Starve the Beast” political game being played by the…
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Barry Hastings: Our French friends were indispensable
(Author's note: I know I said I'd write more on our recent National calamity at the end of my Danielle story, but I lied, and it's the only lie you'll…
Posted inObituaries
Lifelong Martin farmer Robert Kelsey dies at 91
Robert M. Kelsey, 91, of Martin, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Kelsey was born Jan. 20, 1925, in Martin, the son of the late Thomas…
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Bygone Days: A look back at NE Allegan County news
(From the archives inside the Then & Now Historical Libary in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 4, 1991 Wayland Schools Superintendent Bob Brenner and his family are being…
Posted inSports
Martin girls’ hoop season starts tonight, others Friday
Martin has the honor of commencing the winter sports season with its girls' basketball opener at Schoolcraft Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, and the Hastings and Hopkins ladies both will make…
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Dorr athlete top rusher on GRCC state champion team
Nolan Fugate of Dorr was the leading rusher for the Division 4 state champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team. Fugate picked up 1,431 yards on 224 carries during the…
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Funeral Friday for Shellie Ballard, 37, of Hopkins
Shellie Lynn Ballard (Irish) of Hopkins died Sunday, Nov. 27, at the age of 37. Shellie loved music, camping, fishing, hunting and being in the great outdoors. Shellie is survived…
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Ranger Rick: If we don’t control borders, we’re not a country
With President –Elect Donald Trump’s declaration about abolishing “Sanctuary Cities,” various mayors have said they would not be changing and the lawlessness would continue. Rahm Emanuel, mayor of “Murder Inc.”…
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Christmas sing-along planned for next folk gathering
The next local Rabbit River folk music gathering will be a Christmas special, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main…
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Bygone Days: A look back at news in NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Nov. 27, 1991 The Awareness Committee in Yankee Springs Township insists that Thompson-McCully’s special use permit to mine gravel will be expiring on Nov. 29. Supervisor…