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Service Saturday for Dwayne Kivekas, 64, of Dorr
Dwayne G. Kivekas of Dorr died Monday, July 16. He was 64. He was born in Escanaba, June 10, 1954, and graduated from Rock High School in 1972. Dwayne worked…
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One Small Voice: Is President Trump protecting Ivanka?
by Lynn Mandaville Former CIA Director John Brennan tweeted Monday morning: Why did Trump meet one on one with Putin? What might he be hiding from Bolton, Pompeo, Kelly and…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — July 21, 1993 An Aug. 3 referendum in a special election Aug. 3 will decide whether Ray and Norma Brenner can continue a gravel mining operation…
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Funeral is Friday for Delores Weber, 67, of Dorr
Delores J. Weber, age 67, of Dorr, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt died Tuesday, July 17. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1969, and Davenport University in 1986.…
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Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor The 26th District State Senate primary contest Aug. 7 will feature candidates who have…
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Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment
Larry's back. A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board resulted in the reappointment of Larry Dolegowski to the Planning Commission, to a seat he's held for more than 20…
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Ranger Rick: We have a right to defend ourselves
I read with interest Ms. Mandeville's column "One Small Voice: We must learn to conquer our fears."As usual, I agree with few of her assertions and statements, but she has…
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Funeral mass Saturday for ‘Aunt Jo’ Chrusciel, 91
Josephine "Aunt Jo" Chrusciel (Marklevitz), age 91,died Monday, July 16. She is survived by her brother, Roman (Colleen) Marklevitz; special caregivers, niece Darlene and Vic Lohroff, niece, Roni Hohnke, niece…
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Carpenter, millwright training center work progressing
The West Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters training center at 700 Reno Drive is nearing completion at its site just south of General RV. The center, approved unanimously a year…
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Hopkins Twp. hires high-powered attorney vs. Tribe
The Hopkins Township Board has hired a high-powered attorney to do battle in court with the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis over a 130-acre parcel of land the tribe wants…