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Services planned for Sept. 1 for Dian Commans of Dorr
Dian K. Commans, 69 of Dorr, died Thursday, Aug. 27, at her home. Born April 13, 1951, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Audra (Cooley)…
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Visitation, funeral set for Hopkins grad Ron Pilchlik
Ronald Scott Pichlik, 58, of Springfield, Mich., died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday evening Aug. 23, at his home. Ron was born on June 14, 1962, in Chicago. He graduated from…
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Visitation will be Tuesday in Dorr for Earl Gates, 67
Earl Gates, age 67, died Friday, Aug. 28. He survived by his wife, Karen Gates; children Amanda (Shawn) Snyder and Bud (Wilma) Gates; grandchildren Zach and Hayli Snyder; siblings Gertie…
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‘Bowling Alone’ eventually will kill downtown Wayland
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. When it was announced earlier this month that Teryl Shields has been selected as…
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Martin Schools changing opening date to Sept. 8
The Martin Public School system has announced that its opening day has been moved back to Tuesday, Sept. 8, for a full day. Martin was scheduled to open Monday, Aug.…
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Dorr Parks Commission members shortage continues
There’s a good chance that four of the five members of the Dorr Township Parks Commission will have to be appointed after the Nov. 3 general election. Under current rules,…
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Army Bob: The history of U.S. slavery is complicated
by Robert M. Traxler In the age of the cancel culture, I pen this column with a good bit of trepidation. Any facts stated in this piece could be attacked,…
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Dem challenger wants 5 debates vs. Rep. Whiteford
Erik Almquist, Democratic challenger to Republican State Rep. Mary Whiteford is calling for a series of debates across the 80th District ahead of the November general election. Whiteford, of South…
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Kiwanis donates supplies to help kids back to school
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the Wayland Kiwanis Club this year has been unable to have its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Back To School Party. However, Kiwanis members still wanted…
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Martin Lions Club presents Cheryl Mohr with award
Cheryl Mohr was honored by the Martin Lions Club Wednesday night with the Melvin Jones award for her work helping kids in the local community through the #WeekendBlessings program. The program provides…