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Army Bob: Dual citizenship presents new problems
by Robert M. Traxler During the war between Israel and Hamas, we have seen the problems of dual citizenship, which has been allowed in our nation since 1967. We find…
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Local businesswoman wins award in the industry
Local owners of Wayland DO IT Best Hardware Jeremy and Jessica Swartz recently attended a conference in Chicago where Jessica was honored for being one of the top women in…
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Hopkins High School golfer signs to play for Davenport
Cayla Szubinski Hopkins High School senior Cayla Szubinski has signed a letter of intent to play golf next year at Davenport University. Szubinski , who first broke 50 for nine…
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Service will be Friday for Joan Heslinga of Hopkins
Joan Marie Heslinga, 76 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 12, at her home. Born Sept. 1, 1947, in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr.…
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Funeral will be Saturday for Marion Drewyor of Martin
Marion Drewyor died Tuesday, Nov.14, at her home in Martin. She was 83. She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Nye) Wright. Marion…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The old gas station at the corner of 30th Street and 128th Avenue. 25 Years Ago…
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Former Hopkins football star top receiver at college
Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber this season had 117 receiving yards in a game against the University of Memphis, setting a school record for the University of…
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Fire breaks out in yard next to Shelbyville Garage
This fire was reported Tuesday evening near the intersection of 124th Avenue and 10th Street, Shelbyville. Witnesses said the blaze broke out in the yard next to the Shelbyville Garage.…
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Gun Lake Tribe wins $56 million EPA water loan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $56 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians' Utility Authority, also known…
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Mass of Christian burial Monday for Del Steffes, 87
Delbert “Del” Steffes, age 87 of Dorr, died Monday Nov. 13. Del was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Teamster. He enjoyed…