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Army Bob: We are colluding with China against Earth
by Robert M. Traxler OK — China, the world’s number one source of greenhouse gases and growing every day, will not abide by the environmental treaties with the world. This…
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Elizabeth Kiraly’s sharing of memories will be Aug. 31
Elizabeth Kiraly, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 16. Family was very important to Elizabeth. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially traveling with them. She is survived by her sons…
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Memorial visitation is Aug. 28 for Marie Webster, 71
Marie Adeline Webster, age 71, died at home in Wayland Monday, Aug. 15. Marie was a bookworm who loved to read her favorite author, Stephen King. She also enjoyed watching…
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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…