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Dorr holds Fourth of July parade in defiance of state

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One member of the audience called it "an outlaw parade," but a grass-roots Fourth of July parade stepped off Saturday morning in defiance of state orders against gatherings of more than 100 people because of the Coronavirus crisis. Representatives from the State Attorney General's office showed up in Dorr Thursday...
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Gun Lake Casino employee quarantined with COVID-19

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An employee of the Gun lake Casino Table Games supervisory team who did not have regular contact with chips or cards will continue to quarantine for 14 days and remain off property until a negative COVID-19 test result is received before returning. In an official announcement Friday, it was reported,...
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Pickleball enthusiasts seek a permanent place to play

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A sketch of a typical pickleball court. A group of local enthusiasts is lobbying city officials to turn half of the City Park tennis court into three pickleball courts. Former Mayor Burrell Stein said there is a proposal set before City Manager Josh Eggleston to have tennis enthusiasts use the...
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‘Restore Freedom’ plans 4th parade Saturday in Dorr

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The Restore Freedom Initiative Petition Family & Friends group is putting together an Independence Day parade in Dorr, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A Restore Freedom spokesperson posted on Facebook, “We just heard the news that the governor's COVID-19 response has officially ruined the 4th of July festivities for the...
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Dorr calls off most events in 4th of July celebration

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Until Thursday afternoon, Dorr Township could boast as being one of the very few with a Fourth of July holiday celebration in West Michigan. However, the Dorr Business Association, which sponsors most of the festival activities, has decided to cancel the parade, fireworks and many other events planned. Spokespersons for...
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Allegan County’s 7th death due to Coronavirus reported

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After more than a month of having only six deaths due to the Coronavirus, Allegan County Tuesday is reporting a seventh fatality since the crisis began last winter. The Allegan County Health Department said 277 cases of the virus have been identified and 252 have been confirmed as recovered. Nearly...
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Dorr 1 of only a few to offer a celebration this summer

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The Allegan County Fair in September has been canceled this year. Most community celebrations and festivals have been canceled by the threat of the Coronavirus, but the attitude for the Dorr Fourth of July is “The Show Must Go On.” The latest casualty is the Allegan County Fair in September,...
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Traffic crash kills GR man, 21, in Gun Lake area

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Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police say a 21-year-olod Grand Rapids man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a traffic crash on Marsh Road near Gun Lake. The man died after losing control of his Honda Accord, crossing the center line and striking a pickup truck head-on...
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Dorr Twp. primary election forum will be Wednesday

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A Dorr Township election forum will he held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the Dorr Township Hall The purpose is to enable Dorr voters to ask questions about the Tuesday, Aug.4,  primary election. Representatives of the millage campaigns for fire and roads will be on hand to answer...
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Area school board elections also scheduled for Nov. 3

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Besides elections for township, county, state and national offices, there will be contests for school board seats in the three area districts on Nov. 3. The seats will be for four years, beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Anyone interested in serving should understand the deadline to register is at 4 p.m....
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