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2012 Graduate gone too soon
Kassandra Ackerman, née Dill, a radiant beam of creativity and laughter, left us too soon on July 1, 2024. Born on October 15, 1993, Kassandra's life was a vibrant tapestry…
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Gun Lake beach closed by concerns about E.Coli
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has shut down beaches at Gun Lake, Swan Lake and Pier Cove Beach Because of concerns of a recent rise…
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Dog rescued after vehicle sinks at Monterey Lake
Allegan County Sheriff’s Department Dive Rescue members were able to help rescue a dog from a sinking vehicle Saturday afternoon at Monterey Lake in Salem Township, near Dorr. Deputies said…
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Former Wayland businesswoman Louise Alflen dies
Louise Marie (Fifelski) Alflen, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Paso Robles, Calif. Born on Christmas Eve in 1929 on Grand Rapids’ west side, she…
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Funeral with military honors set for Wray Ertle, 93
Wray Earl Ertle, 93, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home. Born Jan. 11, 1931 in Bloomingdale, he was the son of the late Virgil Earl and…
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Nobody on the ballot for Dorr Twp. Parks Commission
It may be somewhat of a shock to Dorr Township voters, but the Aug. 6 primary election ballot will include no candidates for five open seats on the Parks and…
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Dorr Twp. Board ‘gets the ball rolling’ on new hall plans
Trustee John Tuinstra explains his plans on use of the new township hall to fellow board members Patrick Champion and Laurie Perry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Deputy Supervisor Jim Martin…
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Camille DeLano to lead St. Stan’s, St. Mary’s schools
Camille DeLano Camille DeLano has been selected as a new shared principal for St. Mary’s Visitation and St. Stanislaus Schools. A former teacher at St. Stan’s, she most recently has…
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Army Bob: If you want an e-bike, buy before 2026
by Robert M. Traxler An article appeared in the June 4 edition of “Inside Climate News” stating “In May, the Biden administration slapped new tariffs on a range of Chinese…
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Service for Pat Robinson will be at Otsego VFW
Former Martin schools teacher’s aide Pat Robinson died Wednesday, June 26, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. She was 79. She was born Sept. 4, 1944, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of…