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Funeral held Friday for Martin native Dirk Elferink, 95
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…
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Basura: The Ogres and the use of Japanese bamboo bats
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…
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Democracy Tree: Here’s how to follow the Michigan GOP money
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…
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Private family services planned for infant Logan Lorenz
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…
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Army Bob: Why do we see home-grown Islamic terrorists?
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…
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Citizens’ group pleads final case for Dorr roads millage
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…
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Harnish family seeks shelter, clothing after devastating fire
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,…
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Mass of Christian Burial for John Lenhart will be Monday
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)…
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Bygones Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 225
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…
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Hopkins High School NHS has Red Cross blood drive
The Hopkins National Honor Society teamed up with the American Red Cross for a recent summer blood drive. There were 33 donors, which means the potential to save 99 lives.…