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Dorr Fire Dept. lauds 2 local women for saving life

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Chyannee Saucier and Danielle Casarez The Dorr Township Fire Department is singing the praises of two local women who were good samaritans who helped save the life of a driver Friday night in a traffic crash that involved a fire. Dorr Fire officials said they responded to a traffic crash...
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Yes It’s True: I wish I could trust pill pushers on claims

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We Baby Boomers can’t help but notice the explosion  of advertisements for drugs that are supposed to help us deal with the indignities of growing older. Our television sets are inundated by ads for all kinds of drugs that are purported to help us lose weight, hear better, see better,...
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A pinch of this, a dab of that for cabbage smoked sausage

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by Kathy Hamman Miller This is one of my favorite meals to make because it’s fast and easy. Of course, the size of the cabbage heads, carrots, and onions will vary, so use what you have and want for this recipe. Like Grandma used to say a pinch of this...
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Let’s work together to ensure our kids’ gun safety

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To the editor: “Love our Kids; Lock Your Guns.” You may have seen yard signs, shirts, pins and banners around town with this important message. The United Church of Wayland stands behind that motto through efforts with gun owners, law enforcement, city and township government, area schools and concerned citizens,...
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Basura: So who deserves to be called a ‘warrior?’

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"I take a dim view of humanity. I think I’m one of the better ones.  And I know how bad I am." — Samuel Johnson I admit I’m taking this a little bit personally. A warrior is defined as: “a person engaged in or experienced in war.” Donald Trump, the...
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Army Bob: You may be in trouble if you own a firearm

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by Robert M. Traxler One of the questions on the Federal Form 4473 that you need to fill out to purchase a firearm is: “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?” “Warning: The use or possession...
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Area teacher, coach Wilbert D. Fleser dies at age 79

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Longtime area coach and teacher Wilbert David Fleser died Friday, June 14, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was 79. He was born May 24, 1945, in Grand Rapids, the son of Wilbert and Florence (Rodanhisler) Fleser. Dave received his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State College and his master’s...
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Longtime Wayland firefighter Mark Wierenga dies

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Mark Alan Wierenga, age 67, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 13.  He was born Aug. 8, 1956. to Robert Wierenga and Berniss Young (née Mulder) of Grandville. He was baptized at Hope Christian Reformed Church and was a graduate of Grandville High School. He worked at Steelcase for 40 years....
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Leighton Twp. Board awards bid for Moline school demolition

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Moline Elementary School building today. The Leighton Township Board Thursday night decided to award the low bid for demolition of and asbestos removal at the old Moline Elementary building for $129,120. The bid was awarded to Pro Tech of Grand Rapids, which has been known in West Michigan for its...
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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 — June 14, 1999 Wayland Township Planning Commission Chairman Jim Rybicki made comments very critical of Township Supervisor Jose Blanco for delays in making appointments to boards and commissions. The Globe published a...
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