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Prospects unknown for Dorr 4th of July celebration
The Fourth of July celebration is Dorr Township’s biggest annual blowout, but right now it’s in danger of being canceled by the Coronavirus. There has been no word yet on…
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Trustee Rios to challenge Dorr Supervisor Jeff Miling
Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios has decided to challenge Township Supervisor Jeff Miling for the four-year position in the Aug. 4 Republican primary. Rios, a nurse, is finishing her first…
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Army Bob: Some of us are still refusing to ‘mask up’
by Robert M. Traxler The COVID-19 blues, what is it? Well it is a combination of cabin fever, stir craziness and old-fashioned boredom. Our walking group has been a lifesaver.…
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Martin to honor Class of 2020 at football field Friday
Martin High School seniors (Class of 2020) will be honored at 8:20 p.m. at the high school football stadium, where lights will come on and stay lit for 20 minutes.…
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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 — May 3, 1995 Amanda Bard and her father, Wil, appeared in a…
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Second COVID-19 death reported in Allegan County
Allegan County has had 95 positive COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, April 29, and the Health Department has announced the second death of the disease. There are a total of…
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Funeral for WHS grad Ted Inverso, 58, postponed
Word has been received of the death April 25 of 1980 Wayland High School graduate Ted Inverso of many complications from diabetes and kidney issues. He was 58. Among his…
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I am an unapologetic supporter of Medicare for All
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have a confession that will surprise virtually no one who knows me or…
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Ranger Rick: Let’s put Michigan back in business
The pandemic response is ongoing and now everyone is on edge with hand washing, masking, social distancing, etc. I viewed on television fights in stores over booze, toilet paper, food,…
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Private graveside service set for Kurt Rogers of Dorr
Kurt Douglas Rogers, age 61, of Dorr, died Friday, April 24. Kurt worked for M&K Truck Centers as a mechanic. He is survived by his brother, J. Scott (Marilyn) Rogers;…