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Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Piston Scouts…
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Ranger Rick: BLM leader’s wealth unveils hypocrisy
With the outrage by Black Lives Matter over police shootings of people of color, the fund-raising for the "organization" has been fast, furious, and very profitable. The loose structure of…
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Hopkins Alumni Banquet canceled 2nd straight year
The Hopkins High School Alumni officers have announced the postponement of the annual alumni potluck for the second year in row, once again because of the Covid-19 viral pandemic. Alumni…
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Covid-19 surge affecting local businesses, services
The continuing surge of the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc with local businesses and services. Henika District Library today announced it will be closed until next Monday, April 19, because one…
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Beer Bread is a quick bread with fun twist and choices
by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 12 ounce bottle of beer room…
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Gun Lake Pit Stop to replace Mitten Pizzeria on May 1
Mitten Pizza at 11446 West M-179 Hwy.,Gun Lake, will close as of Monday, April 26. “Jamie,” posted on Facebook today, “The time has come, Gun Lake. It’s with a heavy…
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Yankee Springs Twp.
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle crash into a tree near the intersection of Briggs Road and Chief Noonday Road (M-179) in Yankee Springs Township. A…
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Ramblin’ Road: On our way home, we stop in Oklahoma
by Phyllis McCrossin Greetings from the road: As I write this King and I are taking a driving break at one of our favorite “on the road stops” – Elk…
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Martin declines request to pause sports, high school
Martin Public Schools will be back in session in-person in the classrooms, as usual, on Monday, the first day after spring break. Martin joins Wayland and Hopkins in declining a…
Posted inObituaries
Services pending for Bill Pavlak, 73, of Hopkins
William (Bill) Pavlak, 73, of Hopkins died Saturday. Bill owned and operated his own dumpster business (Chuck It) for the past 20 years. In the winter he was contracted out…