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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 — Nov. 30, 1994 Martha Thomas, 83, of Wyoming, was struck by a…
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Hopkins students qualify for state HOSA competition
Allegan Tech Center Health program students from Hopkins who competed in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition Nov. 22 Lily Clark - Health Career Display, Taylor Augustine…
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Allegan County now offers Smart 9-1-1 info service
Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Allegan County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1…
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Funeral Mass is Saturday for Carol Pawloski, 71
Carol Ann Pawloski, age 71, died Monday, Nov. 25. Carol’s faith in Jesus Christ was unwavering and she used it as her life model. For all with whom she came…
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Ranger Rick: Fusion guests fail on ‘Meet the Press’
Being a purveyor of screen and written word, I happened to watch "Meet the (De)Press(ed) with Chuck Todd. There is such glee in his voice when he comes on —…
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Pine Street Elementary’s robotics team is a ‘Rising Star’
Pine Street Elementary's robotics team Saturday, Nov. 23, took part in the FIRST Lego League qualifier held at Grandville High School and received the Rising Star Award. This award recognizes…
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Yes It’s True: When it comes to deer hunting, I’m Pro-Choice
“It’s the second week of deer camp, and all the gang is here. “We drink, play cards and shoot the bull but never shoot no deer. “The only time we…
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WHS athletic complex may include artificial turf in 2021
Prospects look good for artificial turf at the Wayland High School football stadium and softball, baseball and soccer fields. Patricia Velie, director of buildings and grounds and finance director for…
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Service will be Wednesday in Martin for Donald Solomon, 84
Donald J. Solomon died Saturday, Nov.23, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo at age 84. He was born Sept. 4, 1935, in Hastings, the son of Russell and Lydia (Marsh) Solomon.…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Connie Jordan, 67, of Hopkins
Connie Mae (Hall) Jorden, 67, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Nov. 21, at her home. Born March 8, 1952 in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ray Allen…