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Celebration of life planned later for John Toman
John E. Toman, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 1, three days shy of his 61st birthday. John was born in Lansing Oct. 4, 1964, to Alfred and Alice Toman. He grew…
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Watson Sexton Mark Simpson resigns for medical reasons
Mark Simpson Watson Township Sexton Mark Simpson Thursday evening told the Township Board he must resign his post soon on orders from his physician. Simpson has served Watson off and…
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Write It Right: No twp. offer to buy library sign
Townbroadcast last month incorrectly published bad information about the Dorr Township Library Board's request to the Township Board to buy a new electric sign in front of its building. The…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): 25 Years Ago — Oct. 2, 2000 Editor Nila Aamoth penned a Soapbox entry about the…
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Celebration of life is Oct. 11 for Rick Keesee
Clarence "Rick" Keesee, age 81 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 24. Rick's love for his family knew no bounds; he loved hosting fish fries, complete with all the fixings, for…
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Wayland grad plays rugby for contending GR team
Shane Cutler Shane Cutler, a 2007 Wayland High School graduate and an athlete now living in Hopkins, plays rugby for the Grand Rapids Gazelles. The team now has a 4-1…
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Hopkins Twp. man charged with cockfighting operation
Edin Dilson Rodas Edin Dilson Rodas, 37, of Hopkins Township, has been arraigned on felony charges of running a cockfighting operation at his home. Rodas was charged with three counts…
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Mass of Christian burial Oct. 6 for Carol Dever
Carol (Junglas) Dever, age 79 of Dorr, peacefully died at home Sunday, Sept. 28. She was born May 6, 1946, to Norbert and Laura (Homrich) Junglas. Carol was baptized, was…
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No public service planned for Barbara Lohroff
Longtime Wayland area resident Barbara Ann (Ragina) Lohroff, age 87, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. She was born in Hart, MI, in 1938 and enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage…
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Apple cake with cream cheese frosting brings smiles
by Kathy Hamman Miller Save a cup of that strong brewed morning coffee to make this family favorite. Guaranteed to put a smile on their faces for the evening dinner…