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Yes It’s True: Critics view governor as a cruel mother
“If World War II happened today instead of 1941, we would lose. Sacrifice? People won’t even give up a round of golf or a green lawn to stop the spread…
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Grandmother of Wayland couple dies of COVID-19
Lois Hoaglin of Homer, grandmother of Melvia Blatter and Gary Hoaglin of Wayland, died of the Coronoviris (COVID-19) Thursday. Melvia posted on Facebook: "My happy, always bubbly mom took her…
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Strange spring ‘shower’ visits Thursday afternoon
A sudden, unwelcome and unexpected visitor graced a Michigan spring afternoon Thursday when torrents of sleet erupted for about 15 minutes. According to Mark Torregrossa, MLive weatherman, "Graupel looks like…
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Army Bob: Please protect everyone by masking up
As you know if you read this column (thank you kindly), I am an advocate for the use of face masks during this pandemic, and indeed any time you have…
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Wisconsin primary shows universal mail vote need
“If voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor.…
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Memorial service to be delayed for Paul Bloem, 84
Paul Bloem, age 84, died Tuesday, April 7. Paul’s most meaningful pursuit in life was his personal relationship with the Lord, which began at the age of 25, and the…
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Martin Twp. renews Property Revolution mowing bid
The Martin Township Board agreed to renew mowing services from Cody Visser and Property Revolution, but tabled action on his proposals for work on the East Martin Cemetery expansion. 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 — April 12, 1995 An overheated furnace was blamed for a fire that…
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Gun Lake Casino extends closure to until further notice
The Gun Lake Casino has announced it will be closed until further notice because of concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The casino was closed last month temporarily because of the…
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Ranger Rick: Origins, stats of Coronavirus mysterious
The Chinese virus, aptly named Wuhan virus (from the city of origin), has been renamed COVID-19 so as to take the regional/country name off to lessen the sting of the…