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I’m doubling down on 2 previous editorial positions
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. (Masculine voice (not unlike that of Sam Eliott): “Ah think ya better tell me…
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Service Tuesday for Martin area teacher Marilyn Sipple
Marilyn Ann (Thompson) Sipple, wife of Marin Township Trustee Jack Sipple and mother of four children and five grandchildren, died Friday at the age of 78. Marilyn was born Feb.…
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Patriotic monument put up at Salem Township location
The owner of Black Gold in Salem Township brought everyone together Saturday and a flag was raised in tribute to America, veterans, firefighters and business people in the area. "Everyone…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Covid-19, state regulations cancel Gun Lake fireworks
The fireworks display planned for Saturday evening, Sept. 5, over Gun Lake officially has been canceled. The Gun Lake Proective Association, sponsor, issued an announcement that said, "Due to the…
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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,…