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Former Moline Baptist pastor, the Rev. James Reese dies
Former Moline Baptist pastor the Rev. James Reese died Friday, July 5, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne (nee Kerr) of 62 years; daughter…
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Army Bob: It’s the American Constitution & flag, stupid
Among the Founding Fathers were 14 who owned slaves; thus those who drafted, signed and published the American Constitution must be shunned and the Constitution rendered null and void. The…
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Leighton balks at adopting local fireworks ordinance
Though the City of Wayland is considering a local fireworks ordinance, the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided against moving forward with such a move. Township Trustee John Hooker said,…
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Woman who drowned in Gun Lake was Laura Smith, 66
The Barry County Sheriff’s dive team and Hastings firefighters recovered the body of Laura Smith, 66, of Middleville, who apparently drowned in Gun Lake Thursday afternoon. Barry County Sheriff Dar…
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Dorr Library programs, services, materials appeal to all
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of columns penned by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the Aug. 6 request for one mill for the…
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Martin Twp. learns recycling costs continuing to climb
The cost of recycling will increase even more next year in Allegan County and the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to up its contribution from $36 to $40 per…
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Basura: Trump’s relationship with Jeff Epstein smells bad
“I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do,…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 13, 1994 Wayland High School freshman Kalene Ann Reahm, 14, was…
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Ranger Rick: A tribute to automotive legend Lee Iacocca
Last week the renowned auto executive, Mr. Lee Iacocca, died at age 92. What an outstanding force in automotive history! He realized in the early 1960s there was a market…
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City planners working on signs, OK concrete addition
Wayland City Planning Commission members and Zoning Enforcement Administrator Lori Castello of Professional Code Inspections continue to work on changes for the local sign ordinance. Amendments are needed because the…