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Sandra Pattock, Wayland High Class of ’55, passes
Sandra Lee Pattok, age 82, of Hastings, died Aug. 26. She was a 1955 graduate of Wayland High School. Sandra was born on Aug. 3, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter…
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E-Waste Recycling event planned here for Oct. 24
Allegan County Resource and Recovery has announced a Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Harding's Market parking lot at…
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Recount confirms County Prosecutor’s re-election
The re-election of Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch has been confirmed by recount. Both Koch and Republican primary challenger Mike Villar picked up one more vote in the recount, making…
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Private family service slated for Glenna Kurtz, 93
Glenna Jean (Hastings) Kurtz died Thursday, Sept. 3. She was 93. She was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Jackson, to Johnathon Porter and Wynnie Mary (Sebright) Hastings Jr. Glenna graduated…
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Ranger Rick: A serious lack of enthusiasm for Joe Biden
The Communist Chinese Coronavirus (CCC) has some reprieve from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. High school athletics can start again, albeit a curtailed season. How magnanimous of her! But she has a…
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Yes It’s True: What a drag it is getting old, memory loss
“Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph. Preserve your memories… they're all that’s left you.” — Simon & Garfunkel, “Old Friends.” “…with ingredients found… in jellyfish!” — A televised…
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Here’s a pretty ‘snappy’ green bean side dish recipe
by Kathy Hamman Miller A pretty “snappy” green bean side dish recipe. “Snap” beans, green beans or string beans — no matter which name you prefer, they are one and…
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Ramblin’ Road: When does summer end, fall begin?
by Phyllis McCrossin The calendar says summer officially ends (this year) Sept. 22, and fall will continue through Dec. 21. We all know that is not true. Summer ends the…
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Authorities investigating U.S.-131 shooting incident
Michigan State Police from the Rockford post were investigating a shooting incident Sunday morning at the 100th Street exit along U.S.-131 in southern Kent County. Authorities said the incident occurred…
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One Small Voice: Vets had more courage than Trump
by Lynn Mandaville Tonight I am looking at a relic of the Vietnam War. No, it’s not my husband. It’s a nickel-plated bracelet inscribed with the name of a POW…