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Continued Covid leaves me and family ‘languishing’
by Denise Dykstra This week I attended our school’s school board meeting. They had some decisions that were being made and I wanted to hear what was going to happen.…
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Ramblin’ Road: So who’s to blame for shooting on pier?
by Phyllis McCrossin I observe people and things. It’s what I do. Even before becoming a journalist I would watch people and how they reacted to different things. I didn’t…
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One Small Voice: Don’t let pols decide Covid for us
by Lynn Mandaville We are still experiencing a deadly pandemic in this country. This pandemic is a health crisis that has been manipulated by a particular political faction to be…
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Nice and smooth best describes butterscotch cake
Butterscotch Cake by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 350 degrees For the cake: In medium mixing bowl stir together the following dry ingredients and set aside: 1/4 teaspoon salt…
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Yes It’s True: We can’t separate health from politics
The Allegan County Health Department's issuance of orders for all school districts to mask up students in grades K-6 has prompted political responses from the Allegan County Board of Commssioners,…
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Subterranean: It’s not what you watch, it’s how you do
“I don’t watch TV.” Millennial co-worker by Walter G. Tarrow Again, the question is no longer so much what you are watching but HOW are you watching. And this question…
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Army Bob: Cook the crime books to bring crime down
by Robert M. Traxler More Americans died last weekend in Chicago than died in Afghanistan in the last 18 months. The good folks in the woke media and the leaders…
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When the well is dry, we know the worth of water
by Denise Dykstra I wrote a column for Townbroadcast, sent it off with the note “I’ll have more soon!” and basically jinxed myself. Tuesday night my 17-year-old son, 15-year-old son…
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Ramblin’ Road: I’m getting itch to get on the road again
by Phyllis McCrossin Ahhhh. A day off. Yes, I get them every week, but this week it was a day off with no obligations (OK, there was that laundry thing……
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Whiskey Sticks can make a terrific and tasty snack
by Kathy Hamman Miller Whiskey Sticks are unlike any other pretzel you’ve ever tasted before. It's perfect for family and friend gatherings, or just plain snacking. Be prepared to get…