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Ramblin’ Road: Coyote and Camp Jennings memorable
It’s Sunday afternoon and King and I are alone in the trailer after a weekend of camping with our grandsons. They’ve been gone about 15 minutes. The silence is deafening.…
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Lasagna Stew tastes like lasagna, but easier to make
Soup 2+ pounds ground beef.1-67 ounce Prego Italian Sauce any flavor. We enjoy the fresh mushroom flavor.1-6 ounce jar of sliced mushrooms including the liquid it’s in.1-14.5 ounce can of small diced…
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I’m not sure I trust the polls to be accurate any more
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I received a phone call Sunday afternoon from a representative from EPIC-MRA about the…
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One Small Voice: Critical race theory misunderstood
by Lynn Mandaville For several months now I have been irked by one particular meme making the rounds in my liberal circles on Facebook. It says: CRITICAL RACE THEORY =…
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The motorist who drove flying vehicle was no hero
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am deeply disappointed in my brethren in the media for continuing the practice…
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Funeral Tuesday for Lila Carr, 79, at Hopkins church
Lila May Carr (Wilcox) of Hopkins died Monday, Jan. 17. Lila was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Ionia, Michigan to Homer and Hazel Wilcox (Corey). She was married to…
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Lady Vikings capture 3rd consecutive hoops victory
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening scored its third straight victory to creep to within one game of .500 after a terrible start to the season. The Lady…
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Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years
The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…
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Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year
Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…
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Wayland schools’ bus fleet ratings 100% green tags
Wayland Union Schools’ fleet of 24 buses recently finished with 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. At least once a year, the Michigan State Police send an inspector…