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Wayland native Kenneth Pratt, 94, dies in Plainwell
Wayland native Kenneth I. Pratt, 94, of Parchment, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Ken was born April 24, 1924, in Wayland, the son of Ray…
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on U.S.-131 expressway
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on northbound U.S.-131 expressway near the Shelbyville exit (No. 59) Northbound Friday afternoon. Traffic was shut down by authorities for almost an hour…
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Funeral Dec. 4 for Dorothy Knudsen, 88, of Hopkins
Dorothy Bernice Knudsen, 88 of Hopkins, died Thursday, Nov. 29, at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Dorothy was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Winthrop, Mass., the daughter of…
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Wildcats win hoops opener despite woes against press
It's a safe bet that Wayland head varsity basketball coach Mike Hudson will be drilling his charges on breaking a full-court trapping press after his team's 58-44 season opening triumph…
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Funeral will be Dec. 8 in Lapeer for Gwen Robinson
Gwendolyn Robinson, age 76, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and co-workers and living her life to the fullest. She is survived by…
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Army Bob: Founders were wise with electoral college
The map shows us that those old dead guys who established our constitutional democracy were very perceptive. The founders were concerned that the states of Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania…
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Dorr Board postpones action on marijuana ordinance
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night decided to take a "wait and see" attitude on the issue of allowing local marijuana dispensaries, but it was clear officials are opposed to…
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Dorr wastewater agreement debate recalls old wounds
A proposed resolution to sign a contract with the Dorr-Leighton Wastewater Authority rekindled old issues from almost a decade ago for the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening. The board voted…
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Funeral Dec. 1 for Shelbyville man Alton Rackett, 92
Alton E. Rackett, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita. Surviving are his sons, Dennis Rackett, Cary and Marilyn Rackett;…
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Mick Francis, Katie Pickette Hall of Fame inductees
Mick Francis and Katie (Pickette) Slagh are the 2018-2019 inductees into the Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame. Michael 'Mick' Francis, a longtime coach and teacher at HHS, Francis was chosen…