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Yes It’s True: Virus brings out best and worse in us
“There was a virus goin’ round, Paw caught it, and he died last spring… And Momma doesn’t seem to want to do much of anything.” — Bobbie Gentry, 1967, “Ode…
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Private family service planned for Beverly Fisher
Beverly Fisher, age 86,died Thursday, March 19. She is survived by daughters Donna (Robert) Priestap-Fisher and Diann Fisher (Shari VanHartesvelt); grandchildren Janel (Jack) Hott, Ned (Amy) Timmermann, Ben (Miranda) Fisher,…
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Wayland police urge cyber safety while school is out
The Wayland City Police Department is warning area parents and caregivers to be watchful of on-line predators' attempts to lure bored and vacationing young people into trouble. Police Chief Mark…
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Road paving, uncertainty dominate new Dorr budget
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a $1.3 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21 that included using $54,470 from last year’s fund balance. The township anticipates $1,334,050 in revenue…
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Area fire departments issue precautions for residents
Area fire department personnel are asking residents to follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak: Please practice social distancing and continue proper hygiene. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self…
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Army Bob: An ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure
The “Spanish flu,” the world’s most deadly pandemic, infected some 40% of the world’s population and killed 20 to 50 million, 50 to 125 million today as a percentage. Spanish…
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County partially activates emergency operations center
Allegan County Monday partially activated the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the request of Health Officer Angelique Joynes to help Public Health in directing resources and personnel related to…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
EDITOR'S NOTE: The material from the 100 Years Ago section was not available because of a technical error. It will resume next week (Taken from the archives at the Then…
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Service for Bruce Balfoort, 54, will be at a later date
Bruce “Buford” Balfoort, age 54, died Tuesday, March 17. Bruce enjoyed NASCAR, being outside, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children Ashley (Eric…
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Ranger Rick: Is closing bars, restaurants bad idea?
I understand the need to stop the spread of this virus, but closing bars and restaurants? How will people make a living in those service industries? It isn't like those…