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Dorr native Gord Ludema’s service will be Saturday
Dorr native Gordon Arthur Ludema of Caledonia died Monday, Feb. 21. He was 92. In 1948, Gord enlisted in the Air Force and served four years, stationed in both Japan…
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Viking girls prevail; Lady ‘Cats clinch win season
(Photo courtesy of Terry Ellis) The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team took over fourth place in the O-K Silver Conference with a 50-42 victory Tuesday night over Comstock Park. The…
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Army Bob: Russia will take at least 1/3 of Ukraine soon
by Robert M. Traxler Russia and the Ukraine will cross swords in my opinion; it will not be pretty for Ukraine, as the Russians have overwhelming air assets and will…
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Kevin Stearns, 2007 WHS graduate, dies at age 32
Kevin Michael Stearns, age 32, died Thursday, Jan. 20, in Comstock Park, Mich. Kevin was born April 4, 1989, in Grand Rapids, the son of Mary Beth Stearns (Czajkowski) and…
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My optimism from spring fever tops filthy snowbanks
by Denise Dykstra "Pure Michigan" seems to be feeling purely worn out right now. I realize it’s a broad statement to claim that spring fever has caught us all, but…
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Gun Lake Casino lifts facial mask requirements indoors
Wearing protective facial masks will no longer be required of patrons who visit the Gun Lake Casino, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 22. Casino officials announced in a Facebook post that masks…
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Girls’ district hoops tourney pairings announced
The Michigan High School Athletic Association today announced girls’ high school district basketball tournament pairings for the week of Monday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 4. Martin will be host…
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Wayland schools plan a 2-series request for bonds
The current Wayland High School pool, which is 48 years old and has fallen into disrepair. The Wayland Union school district’s plans to have a bond election during the August…
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Funeral mass Monday for Marilyn Koperski Swiontek
Marilyn Koperski Swiontek, age 93 of Dorr died Saturday, Feb. 19. Marilyn dedicated her life to raising her nine children with husband, Joseph Jr., lovingly and selflessly providing for her…
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Stud muffins breakfast trailer opens at Dorr Proline
The Stud Muffins food trailer finally is up and running at Proline Concrete in Dorr. It is Monday-Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. for breakfast pastries, coffee, and gourmet cupcakes.…