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Celebration of life next summer for Bob Kaat
Robert John Kaat, age 93, died Monday, Nov. 29. Bob worked for more than 40 years at Michigan Colprovia. He is fondly remembered for his sense of humor and that…
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Martin graduate Maurice Simpson dies at age 87
Watson Township native Maurice Simpson died Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Wyoming. He was born June 20, 1934, in Watson Township, the son of Clarence and Florence (Blair) Simpson. Maurice was…
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One Small Voice: Give a try to downshifting Christmas
By Lynn Mandaville Army Bob (Mr. Robert Traxler) recently posted an opinion piece about the supply chain problems currently plaguing the United States. It was a thoughtful column, and I…
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Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr is State Rep. candidate
Linsay Kronemeyer Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr has launched her campaign to become a Member of the Michigan House of Representatives in what currently is known as the 72nd District. She…
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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) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 2, 1996 Representatives from the Laidlaw Transportation firm of Cincinnati told…
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Basketball mother, wife Teri Hudson dies at age 56
Teri Ann (Cole) Hudson, age 56, of Wyoming, died Monday, Nov. 29. Teri was the matriarch of the basketball family of Hudsons in Wayland and wife of longtime Wayland High…
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Wayland 8th-12th grade choirs plan holiday concert
The Wayland Union Schools 8th-12th Grade Choirs present will present a vocal concert for the holiday season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts…
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Billy Bregg of Hopkins wins service award at AAESA
Pictured left to right: Billy Bregg, Mike Grosso and Molly Mellema Former Hopkins Board of Education President Bill Bregg has been recognized for 24 years of dedication to the Allegan…
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Service Thursday for Ron Priest, lifetime local man
Ronald (Ron) Priest, died at the age of 78 Friday, Nov. 26, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ron was a lifelong resident of Allegan County. Born Jan. 31, 1943, to…
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Memorial mass will be Dec. 3 for Gerard Kwiatkowksi
Gerard Albert Kwiatkowski, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 25. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean; children Ben (Sue) Kwiatkowski, Kathy (Vic) Caines, Tammy (Dan) Ayriss,…