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‘Liberal media’ has become my favorite oxymoron
My friend and colleague Robert M. Traxler, author for more than a decade of the Townbroadcast “Army Bob” column, this week has inspired me to once again reveal my favorite…
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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) The Pavlaski Blacksmith Shop in the early 20th century, which today is located at what is…
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Paws With a Cause leads training for dogs at airport
The Wayland-based Paws With a Cause organization led the training exercise Tuesday for five puppies at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The five canines and their trainers walked through a Transportation Security…
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Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance. The commission and Professional Code Inspections…
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Dorr Plan Commission gives OK to Core & Main
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave the green light to construction supply distributor by approving a site plan request for a parcel to the immediate east of the…
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Dorr Elementary wins Blue Ribbon School recognition
Dorr Elementary has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, which recognized 353 schools for 2023. The recognition is based on a school’s…
Posted inSports
Martin-Fennville football game Friday is canceled
Martin's varsity football game Friday night against Fennville has been canceled. The remainder of the Blackhawks' varsity football season has been called off. Fennville lost all four of its games…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Free fruits available at Christian Neighbors lawn
The monthly food truck that visited the United Church of Wayland was overstocked, so the goodies that remained are available free to anyone interested today at the lawn of Christian…
Posted inObituaries
Service will be Oct. 7 for Dorr native Phyllis Thomas
EPSON MFP image Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at her home. She was 89. Born on Jan. 4, 1934, in…
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Ladies on Main is Sept. 23 in downtown Wayland
The Ladies on Main celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in downtown Wayland, hosted by WOW, Women of Wayland. Among the events are: A fashion show that…