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Grandma used shortening for oatmeal raisin cookies
by Kathy Hamman Miller I always wondered why Grandma used shortening in her baking recipes and learned that it did have a purpose. It has a higher melting point than…
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I don’t think I stepped in it about Big Boy and Covid
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have received some negative feedback from and challenges to my announcement that…
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Yes It’s True: Bobby Layne Curse tightens Lions grip
I confess there has been a missing piece in my continuing series about the Curse of Bobby Layne, and I can’t resist presenting another anecdote that adds to the power…
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Celebration of life is Dec. 1 for Norma Garza-Kundtz
Norma Garza-Kundtz, 59 of Hamilton, died Friday, Nov. 19, at her home. Born April 12, 1962 in Port Isabel, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Ramio and Paula…
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One Small Voice: Greed, U.S. firms led to supply woes
In response to Mr. Robert M. Traxler (Army Bob) in his last column, published Thursday, Nov. 25: Another area on which we agree. My husband and I have long bemoaned…
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Service will be Monday for Elwin Kraft, 70, of Hopkins
Elwin Dean Kraft, 70, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Holland Hospital. Born April 27, 1951 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Clifford LaVerne Kraft and…
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Allegan County now seeing record case levels of Covid
Allegan County Health Department officials Wednesday announced that COVID-19 levels and cases have reached an all-time high. Corona virus alert sign symbol. Covid-19, Corona virus infection emblem flat vector illustration.…
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Army Bob: We depend too much on Asian supply line
by Robert M. Traxler A man ran a red light last week and hit my car, totaling it. Hats off to the American auto industry; we were hit in the…
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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 — Nov. 25, 1996 Fourth-graders from Sycamore Elementary in the Hopkins School District…
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Thanksgiving traditions make the holiday so special
Thanksgiving is by far one of my most favorite holidays. As our boys have gotten older and life looks differently than it used to, Thanksgiving day has remained mostly…