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Local veterinarian seeks Huntington’s cure, backs Buttigieg

Hopkins area veterinarian Dr. Heather Ludlam never thought she’d be so involved in a political campaign before 2020. But now she says she's all in for South Bend Mayor Pete…

Editor January 3, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Why not open a dialogue with the Russians?

by Robert M. Traxler The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), in one corner and the Warsaw Pact (DDSV) in the other, get ready to rumble. Not so fast, the Warsaw…

Editor January 2, 2020

Articles

Watson trucking business plans to open on M-222

A new trucking business is reported to be coming to Watson Township. Supervisor Kevin Travis told Township Board colleagues Thursday night that a Holland man has purchased a 17-acre parcel…

Editor January 2, 2020

Features

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 — Jan. 4, 1995 The Dorr Township Board will consider bids, estimated at…

Editor January 1, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: So what game is ‘San Fran Nan’ playing?

The circus has left town - the impeachment of President Trump has been done and San Fran Nan doesn't want to send over the articles of impeachment to the Senate…

Editor December 31, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral, after party slated for ALS victim Steve French

Steve French (aka Frenchy) died Monday, Dec. 23. He was an Army veteran who developed ALS. Among his survivors are is wife of six years, Joanne Hubbard, step-son and siblings.…

Editor December 31, 2019

Obituaries

Service will be Saturday for Linda Brenner of Burnips

Linda Brenner of Burnips died Sunday, Dec. 29. Survivors include her husband and caregiver, Leo Brenner, who lived out their wedding vows that were spoken 60 years ago this past…

Editor December 31, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Down goes another hero, this time Neil Innes

“What a drag it is getting old.” — Mick Jagger, 1966, “Mother’s Little Helper” They’re dropping like flies. Nearly all of my heroes on vinyl from more than half a…

Editor December 30, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for Robert Weick, 89, of Shelbyville

Robert Weick of Shelbyville died Saturday, Dec. 28, at American House Assisted Living in Jenison. He was 89. Born June 15, 1930, in Allegan, he was the son of the…

Editor December 30, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: I learn so much as a library volunteer

by Lynn Mandaville To bring an end to 2019, I would like to share something of my world of volunteerism, something that is positive, and I hope uplifting, to close…

Editor December 29, 2019