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Small celebration slated for John Funk, 86, of Dorr
John Funk Jr., age 86, of Dorr, died Tuesday, July 23. John is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sharon Funk, ; step-parents, Richard and Irene Ward; his children,…
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Dorr Township still grappling with issues about moving to new hall
The Dorr Township Fire Department handed out appreciation plaques to local women Danielle Casarez. and her fiancé, Chyanne Saucier for their heroic actions to save lives in a car fire…
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Guest column: Dementia, Alzheimer’s problems only going to get worse
EDITOR'S NOTE: This column was submitted by Wayland High School graduate Mike Permoda. He recently retired from a career of bedside nursing in hospital and longterm care settings. He now…
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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) On June 6, 1919, the Hopkins Creamery business had damage done by a boiler explosion in…
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Please re-elect Mark Evans Hopkins Twp. supervisor
To the editor: Mark Evans We send this letter to urge local citizens to vote to re-elect Mark Evans as Hopkins Township Supervisor in the Aug. 6 primary. The position…
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Funeral will be Thursday at Monterey church for Lois Hays
Lois Marie Hays, 91, of Allegan, died Saturday, July 20, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born Aug. 16, 1932, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Troy…
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Army Bob: Media looks for shooting scapegoats again
by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally on 13 July in Butler Pa. The old saying, “Victory has a thousand…
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Delicious and colorful beet salad is a healthy choice
by Kathy Herman Miller Packed with nutrition, beets are known to have great health benefits. I didn’t know this as a kid, just enjoyed the surprisingly great taste. Ingredients: 3…
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What’s the big deal about schools ‘branding?’
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Though I have long…
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Funeral will be Monday for Joyce Dewey, 89
Joyce A. (Jager) Dewey, age 89, of Wayland, died Wednesday, July 17. Joyce and her husband, Jack, shared nearly 71 years of marriage and built a happy home together. She…