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Army Bob: Should we draft those who avoid serving?
by Robert M. Traxler It was Memorial Day last Monday, a day to grill out, barbecue, party, spend money at the Memorial Day sales and enjoy the beginning of the…
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Private burial planned for Kim Brotherton of Wayland
Kim Brotherton, age 61, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday, June 2. Kim loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. After retirement, he also loved to travel to places like…
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Pine Street Citizenship Award winners announced
Dorr Business Association Citizenship Award recipients from Pine Street Elementary School this year are Abree VanDenBrink (left) and Isaac Hall, both from the fifth grade. They are shown with Principal…
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WHS ‘Longtime Lunch Lady Louie’ Edwards dies
Lois “Louie” Elaine Edwards, age 74 of Wayland, died Monday, June 1. Louie retired from Wayland Union High School as “Lunch Lady Louie” after 30 years of service. She was…
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Gravel mining issue may be brewing in Wayland Twp.
There may a large crowd in attendance at the next Wayland Township Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 7. A group of township residents are opposing a gravel mining…
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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 — June 5, 1996 Allegan County’s Tiger Broom mower is crunching roadside trees…
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Ranger Rick: Reflections on Wall in D.C., Memorial Day
The first time I was in Washington D.C., I visited the Vietnam Wall. I thought it would be a good thing to see since I was of age during the…
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Celebration of life will be Thursday for Matt Engle
Matthew Wayne Engle, age 41, died Saturday, May 29, at his home. Matt had many hobbies, including playing hockey, riding motorcycles, doing home renovation projects, cooking and enjoying U of…
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Celebration of life Sunday for ‘Buster’ Potter of Dorr
Adrian "Buster" Potter, age 74, of Dorr, died Friday, May 28. Buster grew up in Conklin, where he worked on a farm as a young boy. He later married his…
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The more things change, they really stay the same?
Because I don’t watch much television these days as an aging curmudgeon, I have turned to Podcasts for my entertainment and/or edification. Today I was treated to a brand spanking…