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Army Bob: Media wrong to trash Kyle Rittenhouse
by Robert M. Traxler Facts are pesky things because they get in the way of feelings. “For people who identify strongly with one side of the political spectrum or the…
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Hopkins Receives 100% rating for school bus safety
The Hopkins school bus fleet received a 100% rating after an inspection conducted this fall by Michigan State Police. School bus fleets are subject to annual inspections by the Michigan…
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Celebration of life next summer for Bob Kaat
Robert John Kaat, age 93, died Monday, Nov. 29. Bob worked for more than 40 years at Michigan Colprovia. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humor and that…
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Martin graduate Maurice Simpson dies at age 87
Watson Township native Maurice Simpson died Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Wyoming. He was born June 20, 1934, in Watson Township, the son of Clarence and Florence (Blair) Simpson. Maurice was…
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One Small Voice: Give a try to downshifting Christmas
By Lynn Mandaville Army Bob (Mr. Robert Traxler) recently posted an opinion piece about the supply chain problems currently plaguing the United States. It was a thoughtful column, and I…
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Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr is State Rep. candidate
Linsay Kronemeyer Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr has launched her campaign to become a Member of the Michigan House of Representatives in what currently is known as the 72nd District. She…
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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 — Dec. 2, 1996 Representatives from the Laidlaw Transportation firm of Cincinnati told…
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Basketball mother, wife Teri Hudson dies at age 56
Teri Ann (Cole) Hudson, age 56, of Wyoming, died Monday, Nov. 29. Teri was the matriarch of the basketball family of Hudsons in Wayland and wife of longtime Wayland High…
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Wayland 8th-12th grade choirs plan holiday concert
The Wayland Union Schools 8th-12th Grade Choirs present will present a vocal concert for the holiday season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts…
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Billy Bregg of Hopkins wins service award at AAESA
Pictured left to right: Billy Bregg, Mike Grosso and Molly Mellema Former Hopkins Board of Education President Bill Bregg has been recognized for 24 years of dedication to the Allegan…