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Army Bob: We’re actually a republic, not a democracy
by Robert M. Traxler Are we a democracy or a republic? A good question; the word democracy does not appear in our Constitution or in the Declaration of Independence. A…
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs 4 requests after hearings
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night had four public hearings, all of which resulted in approval of requests. The following is a rundown of all four hearings and requests:…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
Louis G. Yerrick and Grace L. Chamberlain established a business on the northeast corner of North Main and East Maple Street, the Hotel Yerick and Feed Barn. (Taken from the…
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Three Hopkins singers to join SWMVF honors choir
The Hopkins High School Concert and Chamber Choir attended the Southwest Michigan Vocal Festival (SWMVF) at Western Michigan University Thursday, March 14. Students from Hopkins sang in a mass choir…
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Services Tuesday, March 26, for Mary Linda Herrema
Mary Linda (Englerth) Herrema of Hopkins died Tuesday, March 19. Born Dec. 20, 1938, she was 85. Born in Grand Rapids to Lawrence and Winifred (Johnson) Englerth, Mary grew up…
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Funeral will be Saturday for Steve Prenatt, 64, of Dorr
Steve Prenatt, age 64, of Dorr, died Saturday, March 16. Steve was born in Anderson, Ind., Nov. 8, 1959. During his childhood and into his teen years, he enjoyed 4-H…
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Dorr Family Dentist’s site plans OK’d by Commission
Dr. Bryant Dudzik COVER PHOTO: Steve Witte of Nederfeld outlines plans for the new Dorr Family Dentistry practice. The Dorr Township Planning Commission stepped back a little bit Tuesday evening…
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Bob Wagner steps down as plan commission chairman
Bob Wagner Dan Beute Bob Wagner, chairman and a member of the Dorr Township Planning Commission for more than half a century, has stepped down as chairman, but will serve…
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Service Friday for ‘ultimate underdog,’ only 2 years old
Malachi Alan McCarty, age 2, died Monday, March 18, after a lifelong battle with Walker-Warburg Syndrome. Described as the “Ultimate Under-dog,” he was a fighter from the beginning. Through all…
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Salem Twp. seeks letters of support for pickleball grant
Salem Township Supervisor said the township is working on a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passport Grant for pickleball courts for the Salem Township Park. Letters of support are encouraged…