Posted inObituaries
Alzheimer’s Disease takes Frank Huizenga, 82
Frank Huizenga, loving husband and father, died Monday, April 20, at the age of 82, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Frank was a graduate of Catholic Central High…
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Ranger Rick: COVID-19 is a virus engineered in a lab
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." — Benjamin Franklin We are in the midst of a pandemic that has everyone…
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Then & Now wants to document COVID-19 crisis
To the editor: As I'm sitting at my desk in an empty library (Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr),m the thought occurred to me that us historically minded…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Coronavirus claims another victim — Hopkins reunion
The Hopkins High School Alumni Association has decided to cancel its annual reunion scheduled this year for Saturday, June 20, at the high school cafeteria. Treasurer Robert Hennip said the…
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COVID-19 freezes Wayland schools new supt. search
The 2019-20 academic year has been a challenging one for the Wayland Union School District because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On the positive side, the local district has learned…
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60 Plainwell meat packing plant employees have virus
WOOD-TV News 8 this afternoon has reported that the JBS meat packing plant had 60 of its employees test positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The plant, which employs more than…
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FFA alums, Sue Sebright decontaminate Hopkins FD
The Hopkins Area Fire Department is extending appreciation to Sue Sebright, the Hopkins FFA Alumni and Sebright Products for coming to the stations and decontaminating trucks and gear. She came…
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Army Bob: Use common sense, and we’ll beat virus
by Robert M. Traxler The takeaway from the “Twin Cities" study (Townbroadcast April 16, the Spanish Flu Minneapolis vs. St. Paul) is that we can beat this pandemic with good…
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Basura: ‘Namaste’ my only response to getting close
“ I’m not old, But I been around a long time.” — Delbert McClinton I got a call from Arizona a couple of nights ago, from an old friend. He worked in…
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COVID-19 cases in county now at 41, but no deaths
The Allegan County Health Department has reported the county has 41 positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. There have been no deaths reported. Terms to…