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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 5, 1994 Arson is suspected in a fire that destroyed the…
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Lady Vikings go 2-0 in volleyball cross-over matchups
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team claimed a pai2 of two-set victories Tuesday evening in a cross-over matchup between the O-K Silver Conference Alliance League. The Lady Vikings prevailed 25-10, 25-21…
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Mitten Pizza hopes electric bill negotiations resolve serious issue
If Mitten Pizza of Gun Lake is unable to strike a deal reducing its electrical bill with Great Lakes Energy, it may have to close. Pizza shop owner Jamie Zichterman…
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Ranger Rick: Desperate Dems launch another sideshow vs. Trump
Democrats never get any sleep and it is making them loony. They need to take a breath, get outside once in a while, talk to constituents, walk the dog, and…
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Services will be Friday for musician Joan (Baugh) Gross
Joan Gross, 91, died Sunday Sept. 29. Joan loved music and played violin with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony. She was gifted in crafts such as sewing, and needle works. Joan…
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Laurie Trutsch’s service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, in Allegan
Delores “Laurie” Ardel Trutsch, died Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 78 due to various complications. She managed a restaurant, opened a gift shop, worked as a teacher’s aide,…
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Mass of Christian Burial for Gerie Fleser is Wednesday
Geraldine “Gerie” Lee Fleser, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 28,. Gerie was born Oct. 28, 1940, in North Dorr. She touched many lives whether it was watching several children who called…
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Celebration of life will be Wednesday for Sheila Muller
Sheila Muller, age 74, died in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 29. Sheila loved family gatherings at Selkirk Lake, shopping trips, reading, going…
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EEE changes schedule for Friday’s WHS homecoming game
The Wayland Union School District has announced schedule changes for Friday night's homecoming football game. Supt. Norm Taylor said, "With a recent case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in…
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Terri Rios was right about Dorr Twp. master plan bidding
After three years of dissing Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios, it’s time for yours truly to acknowledge something she has done that was indeed the right thing, against the tide…