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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Patterson Hardware in downtown Martin long ago 25 Years Ago — Nov. 23, 1998 The “Young…
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Cow-related crash reroutes traffic off Shelbyville exit
Both northbound and southbound lanes were open Wednesday morning after a sizable traffic crash occurred Tuesday night near the Shebyville exit on U.S.-131. Two vehicles and an overturned semi-truck carrying…
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Luncheon in Hilliards to honor former band director
Well known area musician Luke Lenhart, a graduate of Hopkins High School, is encouraging former Hopkins students and virtually anybody to a special luncheon at noon Saturday for former band…
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Bernadine Foster, WHS graduate, dies at age 92
Bernadine Foster of Kalamazoo died at her home Thursday, Nov. 16. She was 92. Bernadine was born in Jamestown, Mich., on June 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Arthur…
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Funeral Wednesday for Patrick Loew in Burnips
Patrick Joseph Loew of Dorr, died Sunday, Nov. 12. He was 70. A funeral service remembering Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Burnips United…
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Byron Center volleyball star has plenty of Wayland ties
Byron Center High School freshman Mallory Johnson earned second team all-state honors as a defensive specialist in volleyball, and observers could say it's in the genes/ The daughter of Wayland…
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Gun Lake Tribe’s EPA loan will have massive impact
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The news last week of the Gun Lake Tribe winning a $56 million loan…
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Dorr towing and recovery business wins ‘Zips’ award
Fifelski's Towing & Recovery of Dorr has been recognized for being this year's Zip's Choice winners in the 2023 ZIPSYS Truck Contest for car carriers.
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Thanksgiving casserole is perhaps ideal this weekend
by Kathy Hamman Miller Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides Casserole dish filling: Around 4 cups left over diced or shredded turkey or chicken Around 4 cups…
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Wayland’s Christmas celebration will be Dec. 2
The 45th annual Wayland Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade and celebration, always held on the first Saturday in December, will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at…