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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 — July 6, 1998 Schools in Allegan County are making a collaborative effort…
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Farmall tractor show held in Hilliards despite heat
The annual 4th of July tractor show took place Tuesday at Marklevitz house in Hilliards. Approximately 200 guests and 76 tractors attended to enjoy good food with great friends and…
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Martin schools considering extension of debt millage
The Martin Board of Education is considering a proposal to extend the district’s bond millage to help deal with future needs. The school board and Supt. Samantha Ball are looking…
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Celebration of life of Jack Farmer set at local VFW
Jack Lee Farmer, age 89, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 29. He was born Dec.11, 1933, in DeKalb, IN, an only child to Clifford and Wanda (Brandon) Farmer. Jack attended…
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Celebration of life set for Saturday for Kevyn DeWit
Kevyn Lee DeWit II of Dorr died May 9. He was 41. He was a remarkable individual whose life was filled with a deep passion for music, an infectious sense…
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‘Funfetti’ cookies can add to your festive occasions
by Kathy Hamman Miller “Fun” to make cookies with an added touch of red white and blue candied sprinkles. That color splash of candy confetti will go great with your…
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Diane Wolf Simkins, WHS grad, dies at Virginia home
Diane Marie (Wolf) Simkins, 74, of Norfolk, Va., died at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 30, after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 23, 1949, near Ovid, MI she…
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Sylvia Nickerson’s burial to be in Elmwood Cemetery
Sylvia Jean Nickerson, age 82, died at home in Wayland Friday, June 30. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived…
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Let’s put fireworks repeal proposal on state ballot
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The huge successes of state-wide ballot initiatives in 2018, 2020 and 2022 have given…
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Hopkins to celebrate the 4th all day on Tuesday
The annual Fourth of July celebration in Hopkins will be held all day next Tuesday. Activities planned for the day and into the evening: Morning: 8 to 10 a.m. —…