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Allegan County Covid cases now total more than 6,000
More than 6,000 Coronavirus cases now have been reported in Allegan County (6.030) and the number of deaths in the two days have risen to 76 from 73. There are…
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One Small Voice: My real time take on Capitol mess
by Lynn Mandaville Republicans, do you see what you have enabled all these four years that an unstable, megalomanic has sat in the role of President of the United States?…
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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 — Jan. 10, 1996 Hopkins junior guard Tim Kisner scored 41 points, his…
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Martin’s football semifinal to be shown on You Tube
Martin's eight-man football state semifinal contest at 1 p.m. Saturday will be broadcast on You Tube by Adrian College. The Clippers will take on undefeated powerhouse Adrian Lenawee Christian at…
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Services will be held Saturday for Gary Statler, 61
Gary Allen Statler, age 61, died Sunday, Jan. 3, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Gary loved all things outdoors, including hunting, camping, trapping, fishing, snowmobiling and tending his vegetable…
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Ranger Rick: The other side is spreading lying manure
In a recent post by my friend and colleague, the esteemed Army Bob, there were comments from readers about "Proud Boys" and "armed people" and "Trumpy had it made (COVID-19…
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Visitation, service planned Friday for Billy Ray Harris
Billy Ray Harris, 85 of Martin, died Monday, Jan. 4, at Byron Manor in Byron Center. Born May 17, 1935, in Harlan, Ky., he was the son of the late…
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Yes It’s True: Otsego and Plainwell still doing hybrid
“And you know, something is happening, but you don’t know what it is… do you, Mr. Jones?” — Bob Dylan, “Ballad of a Thin Man.” I suppose everyone has had…
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Martin to send off Clippers to semifinal football game
The community of Martin will have a special parade for the varsity football team at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, starting at the high school parking lot. Citizens and fans…
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Private funeral mass planned for Frank Gries
Frank Gries, age 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 30. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Gries; children Dennis Gries, Doug Gries, Don Gries, Dawn (Pedro) Pena; 10…