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One shouldn’t have to resign post to run for mayor
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s a drag being a cop. I think I’d rather be the mayor.”…
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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 — Aug. 18, 1997 Monterey Township resident Joan Riksen reported she had been…
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‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.
The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger
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Journalists now serve as their own proofreaders
Phyllis McCrossin To the editor: Right now a journalist is working on a story for the next edition of the newspaper. Well, in fact, he/she is probably working on three…
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Ex-Dorr Twp. Treasurer bound over to Circuit Court
Former Dorr Township Treasurer Myrna Marr Tuesday was bound over to 48th District Circuit Court on two felony count of larceny. Marr, 66, who resigned her seat on the Township…
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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland back to school next week
The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland school districts will open for the 2022-23 academic year next week. Wayland Union will go first with opening day on Monday, Aug. 22, for a…
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County prosecutor now reviewing fatal shooting
Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch will review a report from the Michigan State Police about the fatal shooting of Joseph Nagle June 16 in Monterey Township by an Allegan County…
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Faith-based plans to treat eating issues face NIMBY
Digital Camera A group of local businessman wants to open a faith-based treatment center for girls with eating disorders on 144th Avenue near Hillcrest Drive in Dorr, but they’ll have…
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Confessions of an accused snobby coffee aficionado
by Denise Dykstra Son Eli and I enjoying a cup together. It was recently brought to my attention that you, dear reader, may not know my love of coffee. Once…
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‘Everyday Joys’ author to take a leave of absence
Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra, who writes a weekly "Everyday Joys" column for Townbroadcast, is taking a leave of absence because she has been asked to work on a big writing…