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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 9, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of Tracy Heslinga of Hopkins stocking shelves at the new Quality Farm & Fleet store that opened in the strip mall on...
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Two GOP incumbents defeated in primary election

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Mike Villar Cade Bolser Two incumbent Republicans in Allegan County were upset victims in Tuesday’s primary  election. Myrene Koch was foiled in her bid for a third four-year term as prosecutor by Mike Villar, who lost to Koch by only 17 votes in 2020. This time it was Villar who...
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Services will be in Otsego Friday for Nicholas Mena

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Nicholas Mena died Monday, Aug. 5. He was 43. Nicholas was a truly blessed man, but those who had the privilege of knowing him were even more blessed. His infectious laughter and unwavering ability to bring smiles to the faces of everyone around him made him the heart of every...
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You’re free to speak your mind, my friend — not

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Writing editorials has been a fundamental process for me in my many years as a community journalist. I have regarded expressing an editorial opinion as an essential feature of what we used to know...
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Memorial service Aug. 22 for Larry Bixler of Shelbyviile

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Larry G. Bixler, age 79, of Shelbyville, died Monday, July 29. He was born on Dec. 4, 1944, in Spencer, Ind., to Allen an d Ruby Bixler. Larry married Linda Shoop on June 27, 1964, in Grand Rapids. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. He worked as a truck...
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Services for Victor Smith will be held Friday in Wayland

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Victor Smith, age 85, died Thursday, Aug. 1. He was preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn Smith. He is survived by his children Michael Smith, Larry (Jennifer) Smith, and Randy (Patty) Smith; stepson, Kenny Forward; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m....
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Funeral will be Thursday for Betty Chapin of Dorr

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Betty Sue Chapin, age 73 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 3, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky; grandchildren Stacey (Steve), Joshua (Sarah), Trenton, Justin; great-grandchildren Lydia, Derek, Alayna, Wyatt, Marlayna, Briley, Skyla; stepfather, John; siblings Frances, Leroy, Grace, David, Robin (Monica); several nieces...
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VFW to salute the late Joe Skultety, 92

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Joe John Skultety, Gun Lake, died Friday, Aug. 2. He was born June 14, 1932, at his home near Gun Lake. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and served 10 years aboard the destroyers USS Leary DDR879 and USS Sperry DD697. He worked 10 years for Bradford White...
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Hopkins business owner Tim Arndt dies at age 66

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Timothy Lee Arndt, age 66, of Hopkins, died Saturday July 28, in Grand Rapids, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity, dedication and love. Born on April 10, 1958, to Lavern and Virginia (Knobloch) Arndt, Timothy was a lifelong resident of Michigan and a pillar of his community. Known as Tim...
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Watson Twp. agrees to join 2 extensive road projects

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The Watson Township Board Thursday night moved to repair and build roads, discussed clearing dead trees from the Seven Generations Park and to permit ORVs on all township roads. The board agreed to spend $240,000 to reconstruct 12th Street from 122nd to 124th Avenue and its section of 24th Street...
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