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Ricky Kimber’s celebration of life will be Wednesday
Ricky Kimber, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 3. Ricky was a hard working man who ensured that his family was well cared for. He made a living as a supervisor…
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Memorial visitation set for Hopkins grad Dan Rowan
Daniel Scott Rowan, affectionately known as Danny, died Friday, Aug. 4, in Kent City. He was a 1999 Hopkins High School graduate. Born to Larry Rowan Sr. and Sandra Vernon…
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Yes it’s True: Dems and GOP did a switcheroo on race
EDITOR’S NOTE: I published this column seven years ago. I still rings true. I thought I’d share it again. My academic career long ago was a mixed bag because I…
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Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service
COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two…
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Yankee Springs firefighters handle gas line puncture
Yankee Springs Township firefighters Saturday evening cleared the scene of a punctured natural gas line in a residence in Yankee Springs Township. Consumers Gas personnel arrived on the scene to…
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We should know difference between public and private
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Two very interesting local stories surfaced in the past week, both suggesting too…
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Army Bob: Free speech is ground zero in Constitution
by Robert M. Traxler Discrimination in college admissions based on race, openly discriminating against Asian folks, has had a setback, thanks to a United States Supreme Court. It can still…
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Empty Martin Township home destroyed by fire
Martin Township Fire and Rescue was on scene of a structure fire on the southwest corner of 120th Avenue and 10th Street early Thursday morning. The two-story home has been…
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Barry Sheriff cleared of vote machine tamper charges
Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has escaped any charges in connection with allegations he tampered with election equipment two and a half years ago. Leah had been accused of conspiracy…
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Funeral will be Dec. 9 for Carol Warner of Gun Lake
Carol L. Warner (Brocker) age 84, died Tuesday, Aug. 1. Being a grandmother was very important to Carol and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed golfing,…