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Army Bob: Task for Ukraine seems to be more daunting
by Robert M. Traxler The much talked about spring offensive is ongoing, as the Military Forces of Ukraine (ZSU) are attacking on three fronts and in my opinion a fourth…
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Rep. Rigas 1 of 5 GOP to vote no on child marriage bill
Rep. Rachelle Smit Rep. Angela Rigas The Michigan Legislature Wednesday passed a bill outlawing marriage until age 18. The legislation, which now goes to the State Senate, was approved in…
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WHS grad Tyler Merren is a ‘community champion’
Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren of USA Men's Goalball has been named one of four Team USA Community Champions in partnership with Comcast. Tyler, a four-time Paralympian and two-time…
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Drought conditions fuel large Leighton grass fire
The Leighton Township Fire Department this afternoon handled a very large grass fire along the railroad tracks in Leighton Township and after initial units arrived on scene, it was determined…
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Shelbyville native Polly Ray, 95, dies in Decatur
Shelbyville native Pauline “Polly” Ray died Friday, June 16, at Hendrickson Home in Decatur. She was 95. Born to Philip and Pauline (Vlastic) Opatik, she was one of 14 children,…
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New Wheeler Library director has started job
Abbie LaFountaine Abbie LaFountaine commended her duties this week as new director of the Wheeler Library in Martin. She was selected to the position by the Library Board, succeeding Alicia…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins Library now located at 142 East Main St.in Hopkins, started out being sponsored by the Hopkins Ladies Literary Club and was located in various buildings in…
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Construction of roundabout occurs at Kalamazoo-84th
Brenner Construction of Hopkins is doing the work on the closest roundabout to northeastern Allegan County. The work is continuing apace at 84th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue. Behind those trees…
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Public safety depts. work together on traffic crash
The Wayland and Yankee Springs fire departments Tuesday evening were dispatched to the 3300 block of Patterson Road for a two-vehicle accident involving multiple patients. Crews arrived on scene and…
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Dorr Plan Commission bends a little for mixed use
The Dorr Township Planning Commission decided to do a little bending to recommend a rezoning request for Don-Jon Asphalt Paving at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Commerce Drive. The…