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Service at Kingdom Hall Jan. 19 for Craig Strick
Craig Strick, formerly of Moline, died in his sleep Friday, Dec. 27. He was born on March 17, 1950, in Allegan County to Maxine Virginia Dennis and was named Arnold…
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Growth threats became promises in year 2024
(Year-end analysis by David T. Young) The threat of massive economic and population growth has been discussed and feared for more than three decades for Leighton and Dorr townships and…
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Services Jan. 6 for former Dorr woman
Susanna “Susan” Kaminski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated health care professional, died Dec. 28, at her residence in Clio, Mich. Susan was born in Alma,to the late Thomas and…
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Semi crash blocks traffic north of Dorr exit on 131
A New Year’s Eve morning crash snarled traffic north of the Dorr Exit (No. 68) on the U.S.-131 expressway at 144th Avenue, just before 10 a.m. A northbound semi-truck that…
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Retired brick mason Gary Van Vuren, 77, dies
Gary John Van Vuren, age 77 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, at home. Born in 1947 to John and Eva Van Vuren, Gary graduated from Chicago Christian High School…
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Wildcats 4-3 going into O-K Gold hoops action
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team will take a 4-3 overall record into O-K Gold Conference action Jan. 3 after a 59-50 victory Monday night against guest Kelloggsville. The Wildcats…
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Services set for Friday for Jim Hunderman, 61
James “Jim” August Hunderman, age 61, died Saturday, Dec. 28. Jim loved being outdoors, from riding his Harley, hunting or snowmobiling, he rarely sat still. He worked as a concrete…
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Extension Homemakers of ’76 offer carrot cake
This recipe comes from A Taste of America cookbook compiled by the Extension Homemakers of Allegan County 1976. It’s true that carrots are the star of the show, but the…
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Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday
A 17-year-old girl was found dead by authorities who responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Orangeville Township east of Martin. Barry County Sheriff’s authorities said they found…
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King & I: A meditation on the end of year, holidays
by Phyllis McCrossin This is my last missive for 2024. My, how time flies. For me, the holiday season is over. Some contend the season ends with the New Year,…