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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 5, 1995 A Globe cover photo had a closeup of the…
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Hopkins Tim Kisner named Oklahoma City head coach
Hopkins High School graduate Tim Kisner has been chosen head men's basketball coach at Oklahoma City University. Kisner has been an assistant for two years at Sooner Athletic Conference member…
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Clipper Faith Guritz named to Division 4 all-state team
Martin senior Faith Guritz has been named to the Division 4 all-state girls' basketball team by the Associated Press. Guritz was a four-year starter for the Lady Clippers and she…
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Third case of Coronavirus reported for Allegan County
As of Tuesday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m., Allegan County is reporting that it has three positive COVID-19 cases. The County Health Department posted on its web site that these…
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Yes It’s True: Trump skillful at manipulating the media
Y’all can say what you want, but in my humble, but correct opinion, President Donald Trump is the very best I have seen in my lifetime at manipulating the media…
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Ranger Rick: Mr. Parks very perceptive about politicians
There is a possibility a few businesses will not be able to sustain the time being shut down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants, bars, and those recently started businesses will…
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Former Burnips woman Marlene Hyde Hooker dies
Longtime Salem Township resident Marlene Elizabeth Hyde Hooker, 84, of Gastonia, N.C., died March 18. Marlene was born in Lansing, the first child of Keith and Irene Hyde and grew…
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Private memorial service slated for Noah Allain, 25
Noah Allain, age 25, died Sunday, March 29. Noah was an amazing husband and father. Everyone who knew him knew how much he loved his Detroit Lions. He just knew…
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Army Bob: Better to be safe than sorry in a pandemic
by Robert M. Traxler With the quarantine in effect, we have time to look back and reflect on the progression of a virus that is a nasty piece of work.…
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Coronavirus causes strange issue at Dick’s Market in Dorr
The widespread Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis has prompted an unsual issue for Dick's Market in Dorr and local consumers. Cortney Schuelke of Dorr posted on Facebook her displeasure with Dick's…