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Private service planned for Dema Thompson in Croton
Dema Thompson, age 87, died Monday, March 23. Dema Louise Trobridge was born on March 7, 1933, in Cadillac. She was the oldest of five children. She remembered having an…
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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 — March 29, 1995 Allegan County Undersheriff Larry Ladenburger has reached the milestone…
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Virus crisis causes changes for shopping at Harding’s
The Wayland Chamber of Commerce has reported the grocery truck arrived at Harding's Market, but was short on many items. • Produce, deli and meat are well stocked • Eggs…
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Ranger Rick: Virus is a new way to cripple an economy
I watched a movie called "The Company Men" since the virus is on the prowl, I stayed home. The movie portrayed a shipbuilding company losing business and downsizing, like most…
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Private family service for Terry Thompson, 61, slated
Terry Thompson, age 61, died Saturday, March 21. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kelly Thompson; sons Dylan, Jonah, and Ian Thompson; father, Ted (Rita) Thompson; brothers…
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Celebration of life will be later for Julie Kukulis, 53
Julie K. Kukulis, age 53, died Sunday, March 22. She was born on March 14, 1967, to Maurice and Ann (Berg) Quaderer. She was a 1985 graduate of Chesaning High…
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Hopkins May 5 voters urged to use absentee ballots
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Monday that she is encouraging anyone scheduled to vote in the Tuesday, May 5, election to cast an absentee ballot. Absentee voter ballot…
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Deputies calling special needs residents on registry
Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies Monday began calling Special Needs Registry participants to continue reaching out to residents who have registered with Allegan County Emergency Management as being homebound or with…
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Wayland police trying to limit grocery panic buying
Former Wayland Police Chief Dan Miller this morning said he saw police in front of the local Harding's Market, attempting to limit the panic buying that has resulted from the…
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Pickle Street vet practice announces service changes
Dr. Henry Reinart of the Pickle Street Veterinary Service has announced changes in services he offers as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. He said, "As we move forward with…