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Army Bob: Are progressives morphing into fascists?
by Robert M. Traxler As our friends in the liberal party morph into progressives (a bait and switch term for socialist), we need to ask a few questions, a few…
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Martin Twp., 3 others to take MIOSHA safety training
Gun Plains Township Supervisor Michael VanDenBerg Martin Township is joining with Otsego Township, Gun Plains Township and the Village of Martin in a cooperative effort to cut off potential MIOSHA…
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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 Hopkins Army Band before the turn of the 20th century 25 Years Ago — July…
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McDuff’s earns $21,000 small business grant from MEDC
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced that McDuff’s Bar & Grille in Wayland, has been awarded a $21,670 small business grant. The funding as part of the state’s…
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Martin to celebrate Hometown Days Saturday, July 13
The community of Martin will celebrate its fourth annual Hometown Day Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. in the heart of the village. A car show at the Clippers Cafe parking…
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No fewer than 13 children survive 101-year-old Mary Weatherhead
Mary Agnes Weatherhead of Wayland, and Englewood, Fla., died Monday, July 8, at age 101. She was born April 10, 1923, in Cleveland the daughter of Herschel and Marie Driver,…
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Classes, ‘Meet Up Eat Up’ start up for summer
Wayland Union Schools' summer programs got under way Tuesday, as some students began summer classes and many others showed up at Steeby Elementary to take part in the "Meet Up…
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Private graveside service slated for Vivian Arnsman
Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, died Friday, July 5. She was always a loving caretaker for many people and willing to help someone in need. Vivian was raised in…
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Martin AD Mitchell Gabriele is stepping down
Martin High School Athletic Director Mitchell Gabriele has announced he is stepping down from his post after serving the past two years. Gabiele, who took the AD job at Martin…
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Hopkins Township supervisor to face primary challenge
Mark Evans has been Hopkins Township Supervisor for 28 years and hasn’t been seriously challenged for the job in the previous seven elections. But this year in the Aug. 6…