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Army Bob: Defund the police and crime stats go up
by Robert M. Traxler I googled “Is building a wall on our southern border a racist act?” Google posted eight links calling former President Donald Trump a racist, before one…
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Wildcats capture 2nd in Catholic Central tourney
Wayland High School boys’ bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it “a fabulous day for the Wildcat men in the annual Catholic Central Christmas Baker Tournament today.” Meanwhile, the girls' team…
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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) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1998 It being the week between the Christmas and New…
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Crosswind Church building in Dorr for sale for $600,000
The site and building of Crosswind Community Church in Dorr now is being listed as for sale for $600,000. The address is 1683 142nd Ave., Dorr, and the 10,000-square-foot building…
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Colcannon is a very tasty and traditional Irish dish
Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage, and kale. Ingredients: 2 lbs. of red potatoes peeled and quartered 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves…
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Cody Pogodzinski’s funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 29
Cody Allen Pogodzinkski, 33, died Friday, Dec. 22. He was born on June 13, 1990, to Bryan and Beverly Pogodzinski in Heerlan, Netherlands. Cody was a family man. He loved…
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Lady Wildcats crushed by unbeaten Lowell hoop team
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball squad lost a non-league contest Saturday afternoon, 71-42, to an undefeated Lowell outfit in a game at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. The Lady Wildcats, who…
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Celebration of life for Marko Browne planned for Friday
A celebration of the life of Marko Browne is scheduled for noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at the Leighton Township Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. There will be…
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Yes It’s True: Don’t forget the only QB to win playoff
So many Detroit Lions fans are waiting with excitement for the game Sunday afternoon, which may result in Detroit winning the division for the first time since 1993. The last…
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Funeral will be Friday for Marianne Haveman, 78
Marianne Haveman (VanHulzen) (Warners), died Thursday, Dec. 21 She was 78. Born March 22, 1945, Marianne enjoyed reading, watching the birds, any kind of crafts, and visits from her kids,…