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My optimism from spring fever tops filthy snowbanks
by Denise Dykstra "Pure Michigan" seems to be feeling purely worn out right now. I realize it’s a broad statement to claim that spring fever has caught us all, but…
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Gun Lake Casino lifts facial mask requirements indoors
Wearing protective facial masks will no longer be required of patrons who visit the Gun Lake Casino, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 22. Casino officials announced in a Facebook post that masks…
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Girls’ district hoops tourney pairings announced
The Michigan High School Athletic Association today announced girls’ high school district basketball tournament pairings for the week of Monday, Feb. 28 to Friday, March 4. Martin will be host…
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Wayland schools plan a 2-series request for bonds
The current Wayland High School pool, which is 48 years old and has fallen into disrepair. The Wayland Union school district’s plans to have a bond election during the August…
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Funeral mass Monday for Marilyn Koperski Swiontek
Marilyn Koperski Swiontek, age 93 of Dorr died Saturday, Feb. 19. Marilyn dedicated her life to raising her nine children with husband, Joseph Jr., lovingly and selflessly providing for her…
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Stud muffins breakfast trailer opens at Dorr Proline
The Stud Muffins food trailer finally is up and running at Proline Concrete in Dorr. It is Monday-Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. for breakfast pastries, coffee, and gourmet cupcakes.…
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Ramblin’ Road: Aventures in paradise come at a cost
by Phyllis McCrossin In my previous life (before retirement) I used to talk to a lot of people. I could strike up a conversation with a total stranger and was…
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Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole is 2-way player
by Kathy Hamman Miller Talk about feeding two needs with one deed! My Grands say this tastes like chicken pot pie with a bonus of another of their favorites —…
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Area high school hoops tourneys to start on Feb. 28
The annual Michigan High School Athletic Association girls’ and boys’ high school basketball tournaments will get under way the weeks of Feb. 28-March 4 and March 7-11, respectively. There have…
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Funeral for Vickie Jansen of Dorr slated for Feb. 26
Victoria Susan (Jutila) Jansen, age 72, died Tuesday, Feb. 15. Vickie deeply enjoyed and was committed to her co-ownership and operations of the original Jerry’s Body Shop of Dorr. She…