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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 — April 24, 1996 The Globe published a dramatic front-page photo by Terry…
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Two Lady Wildcats make all-state honorable mention
Senior point guard Parrish Hudson and senior pivot Stephanie Ainsworth both were named to the Division 2 all-state basketball honorable mention list. The two led the Wayland girls' basketball team…
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Memorial service set for May 1 for Dennis Wolff, 69
Dennis Herbert Wolff, 69, of Byron Center, formerly of Dorr, died Monday, April 5, at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Dennis was born in Grand Rapids April 30, 1951, a son…
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Hopkins grad Stacy Gilbert dies at home in Tennessee
Hopkins High School graduate Stacy Daneen Gilbert, 56, died unexpectedly at her home in Tazewell, TN, Friday, April 16. Stacy was born on May 24, 1964, to Roger and Sharon…
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Both Hopkins track teams now 2-2 in O-K Silver duals
Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams own 2-2 dual meet records thus far this season in the O-K Silver Conference. Just as they did last week, both split…
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Go Fund Me page launched for Wayland cancer victim
A Go Fund Me page has been established for Wayland area mother Diane Statler, who has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. A family spokesperson said her neurosurgeon…
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Ranger Rick: Point by point rebuttal to a sign in Bradley
At the southeast corner of Bradley, there is a sign in a front yard. I've seen it a few times but really took a good look at it while waiting…
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Hopkins, Martin schools continue in-person classes
Martin on April 15 reported two new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the junior high and high school, but plans remain for in-person classroom instruction five days a week.…
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Crews continue work on west side water main break
City officials say work is continuing on the water main break that was reported Friday near the intersection of West Superior and Reno Drive, City Manager Josh Eggleston said, “The…
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Theresa Laskowski’s Mass of Christian Burial April 22
Theresa Irene Laskowski, 74, of Dorr, died Sunday, April 18, at her home. Born Jan. 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret…