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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1992 Two families at the Windsor Woods mobile home park have…
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Alvin Ruthruff’s service will be Friday in Hopkins
Alvin James Ruthruff, 85, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 24. Mr. Ruthruff was born Feb. 14, 1932,in Battle Creek, the son of the late Ernest C. and Mildred (French) Ruthruff.…
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Service Friday in Byron Center for Ray Hildenbrand
Raymond Hildenbrand, age 86, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 24. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Hildenbrand; children Douglas (Jane) Hildenbrand, Larry (Mandy) Hildenbrand, Rodney (Michele)…
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Wildcats start fast, then tank in 55-49 tourney loss
Wayland boys scored the first seven points and took an 11-4 lead in the first eight minutes of its Cornerstone University Holiday Basketball Tournament contest Tuesday night. You may not…
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Ranger Rick: Response to Ms. Mandaville’s comments
As the esteemed contributor Lynn Mandaville responded to the recent column by Robert Traxler (Army Bob), a response to her statements and questions is needed to get to the root…
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Christmas 2017 travel was hazardous for the holidays
Oh, the weather outside was frightful on Monday, Christmas Day. It was so bad that many West Michigan churches canceled services. Travel to visit families and loved ones was restricted…
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Memorial service Thursday for Roy Anderson, 73
Roy Lee Anderson, of Shelbyville died Friday, Dec. 22, at the age of 73. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Martin Reformed Church.…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: ‘War on Christmas’ is war on truth
“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot…
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Service in Dorr Wednesday for Marshall Moore, 65
Marshall A. Moore, age 65, died in the comfort of his home in Dorr Sunday, Dec. 24. Marshall served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He…
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Basura: The story of Jasper and his ivory collection
“Because it happened to you doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” — Anonymous (yeah, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t, either) Years ago I had reason to visit an elderly man living…