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Pardees resign WAEMS; Watson coup nearly done
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ken Pardee since has indicated his resignation had nothing to do with the Ambulance Board, for which he and Cathy still have profound respect. The coup d’etat in…
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Pollsters aren’t keeping up with changes in elections
To the editor: We're in the 21st century. For pollsters, that's brought about changes along with challenges manifested in the last two presidential election cycle predictions. The tools used by…
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Basura: A radical proposal for presidential elections
As the 2020 election grinds slowly toward a conclusion, many seem frustrated with delays, with the allegations heard from the President about cheating and fraud. My proposal is simple: halt…
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Teacher, runner, wood carver Kimber Greene dies
Kimber Greene died peacefully at his home on Green Lake Tuesday, Nov. 3. He was 84. Born on March 12, 1936, in Chicago, to Helen Troy (Paris) and Clay Marshall…
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Fatal Monterey shooting suspect charged in Allegan
Nolan Woodsworth was arraigned in Allegan County District Court Friday on a charge of open murder for the shooting last Monday night of Cody Cline, 35, at his Monterey Township…
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Clippers’ defense shuts out high scoring playoff foe
Martin has earned a berth in the regional finals of the MHSAA eight-man football state playoffs next weekend. The Clippers pounded New Buffalo 50-0 Friday night on their home field…
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Army Bob: Biggest losers in the election were pollsters
by Robert M. Traxler Well I was going to hold the column until we knew the total outcome of the election; however, my contract with the rich and powerful owner…
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One new Covid-19 death reported in Allegan County
The Allegan County Health Department today reported the first death of Covid-19 since last summer, bringing the cumulative total to eight since the pandemic began last March. The health department…
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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 — Nov. 8, 1995 Wayland High School senior Jody Carlon has been selected…
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GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections
Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters…