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I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You know, I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral Wednesday for John Ybema of Hopkins
Longtime Hopkins dairy farmer John Ybema, age 83, died Thursday, Dec. 17. John served in the U.S. Army. John is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Steven (Patty) Ybema,…
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One Small Voice: A strange Christmas approacheth
by Lynn Mandaville We, as a nation, are sitting in a precarious place this holiday season. Hanukkah has begun, and, though the Christmas season began just after Halloween, we’re in…
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Allegan County Covid death toll reaches milestone of 50
Allegan County Friday reached the grim milestone of 50 deaths due to the Coronavirus since the pandemic began last March. The number of Covid-19 virus deaths grew from 46 to…
Posted inSports
Martin can resume practice Dec. 21 for Jan. 2 playoff
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced that the high school football playoffs indeed will be resumed in the wake of the lifting of the “pause to save lives”…
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Mary Swainston retiring, drove bus for many years
Mary Swainston's last day driving bus for the Hopkins Public Schools was today, Friday, Dec. 18. She is retiring after many years of service to the school district. She, her…
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Edith Raab of Dorr, 99, to rest in Salem Cemetery
Edith Raab of Dorr died Monday, Dec. 7. She was 99. Born on April 5, 1921, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. She is survived by…
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Former Bloomingdale postmaster Bonnie Stech dies
Bonnie J. Stech (Daglow), 68 years of age, died Monday, Dec. 14. Born in Albion, Feb. 17, 1952, she graduated from Litchfield High School and attended Albion College in Albion before…
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‘Reimagine trash’ business park plans proceed in Dorr
Representatives from Kent County spearheading the sustainable business park in northeast Dorr Township are proceeding apace with plans. Darwin Baas, director of the Kent County Department of Public Works,…
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Army Bob: Americans should mask up, open up
by Robert M. Traxler In this age of COVID-19 there seems to be a debate raging between those who say we should ban attendance at places of worship, and those…