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Army Bob: Better to be safe than sorry in a pandemic
by Robert M. Traxler With the quarantine in effect, we have time to look back and reflect on the progression of a virus that is a nasty piece of work.…
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Coronavirus causes strange issue at Dick’s Market in Dorr
The widespread Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis has prompted an unsual issue for Dick's Market in Dorr and local consumers. Cortney Schuelke of Dorr posted on Facebook her displeasure with Dick's…
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COVID-19 causes city to discourage playground equipment use
City of Wayland officials, in an attempt to halt the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, have placed warning tape all around the playground at the City Park. However, there is…
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Former Moline woman Judie TenBrock dies at 79
Judith Judith "Judie" TenBrock, age 79, of Wyoming and formerly of Moline, died Friday, March 27. Judie enjoyed playing games and spending time with family and friends. She was a…
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Private Mass of Christian Burial set for Gene Roys, 79
Gene R. Roys, 79, of Byron Center, died Friday, March 27 at home. Born April 15, 1940, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Adolph R. and…
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The stimulus law nothing more than ‘Trickle Down III’
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of government is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — A Texas…
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Second COVID-19 diagnosis reported in Allegan County
The second Coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis in Allegan County was reported Saturday. The Allegan County Health Department announced a 40-year-old with no travel history has been hospitalized. Officials said the individual…
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Basura: My encounter with a hospital ship ventilator
“Ain't ain't slowing down no way... Everybody's steppin' on their accelerator Don't matter where you are... Everybody's gonna need a ventilator” — Rolling Stones, “Ventilator Blues,” Exile on Main Street, 1972…
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Memorial service is at later date for Raymond Warner
Raymond C. Warner, of Allegan, a 1957 graduate of Martin High School, died Thursday, March 26. He was 81. Raymond was born on July 13, 1938, in Allegan, the son…
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100th Street bridge closed for demolition, replacement
The 100th Street bridge over the U.S.-131 expressway just north of Dorr, will be closed at 6 o’clock tonight (Friday, March 27) for demolition and replacement. The bridge received a…