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Vicki Lynn Avery of Dorr passes Tuesday at age 60
Vicki Lynn Avery of Dorr died Tuesday, Feb. 15. She was 60 years old. She was born on Oct. 14, 1960, in Greenville to William and Nancy (Ohler) Lynema. She graduated…
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Lady ‘Cats offense sputters in 30-28 loss to Covenant
So how can you explain the inexplicable? The Wayland girls' basketball team's performances this week have been like a yo-yo. On Tuesday the Lady Wildcats were basking in the glow…
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Army Bob: Defund police and the crime rate goes up
by Robert M. Traxler We must “reimagine” policing: the mantra of the post George Floyd America. Police budgets were cut, police officers terrified of losing their freedom, homes, families, and…
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Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting
The Hopkins community is puzzled about a report of a shooting in the village Thursday morning on Maple Street. Some authorities indicated the incident had something to do with a…
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Visitation will be Friday for Patricia Hayward, 88
Patricia Ann Hayward, age 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. Patricia is remembered as a loving mom and grandma. After retirement, she and her husband Dick often traveled to spend time…
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Lady Clippers absorb 2nd consecutive defeat, 50-39
The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team suffered its second consecutive defeat, this time Wednesday at Watervliet, 50-39. The Clippers boys came up short by one point, 61-60, on the same…
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Lady Vikings enjoy a big night on lanes vs. Belding
Hopkins girls had a big night on the bowling lanes Monday night, taking 29 of a possible 30 points verses Belding. The boys, meanwhile, ran into a tough Belding team…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers win again, boys keep improving
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team continued to show improvements, even though its lost 22.5 to 7.5 to South Christian Wednesday afternoon at Spectrum Lanes. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, had…
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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 — Feb. 21, 1996 Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions…
Posted inEditorial
Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold
To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me…