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Celebration of life for Marko Browne planned for Friday
A celebration of the life of Marko Browne is scheduled for noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at the Leighton Township Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. There will be…
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Yes It’s True: Don’t forget the only QB to win playoff
So many Detroit Lions fans are waiting with excitement for the game Sunday afternoon, which may result in Detroit winning the division for the first time since 1993. The last…
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Funeral will be Friday for Marianne Haveman, 78
Marianne Haveman (VanHulzen) (Warners), died Thursday, Dec. 21 She was 78. Born March 22, 1945, Marianne enjoyed reading, watching the birds, any kind of crafts, and visits from her kids,…
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Martin ladies win battle of unbeatens at Saugatuck
In an early season “Battle of the Titans,” the Martin girls’ basketball team outlasted Saugatuck Friday evening, 32-27, a defensive struggle. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, and the Clippers…
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Celebration of life set for Dec. 27 for Allen Willemsen
A celebration of the life of Allen Willemsen of Dorr will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the Cook-Kubiak Funeral Home, 4330 18th St., Dorr Chapel. Willemsen…
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26-year-old man reported missing from Wayland area
Jonah Wyche, age 26, has been missing since last Friday Dec. 15, from the Wayland area. He left home without telling anyone where he was going and has not responded…
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Memorial service will be Dec. 29 for Norma Tanis
Norma Jean Tanis, age 69, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Dec. 20. Norma loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren brought her great joy. She always looked forward to…
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Tom Geib requests cornfield kegger instead of funeral
Thomas Arthur Geib, age 62, died Friday, Dec.15.He spent his last few days with family and friends by his side after a long battle with lung disease. He appreciated all…
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Army Bob: Russians appear to be getting weary of war
by Robert M. Traxler A recent post on the Institute for the Study of War WEB site, one I highly recommend you use as a nonpartisan source, made the point…
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No service mentioned for Pamela Lynn Nulty, 65
Pamela Lynn Nulty, age 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 19. Pamela was an easy-going beauty with a great sense of humor and mischievous smile. She was incredibly selfless and built a…