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Facebook can be a cesspool for seekers of truth
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced story." It is an editorial by the editor. "All of your children are poor unfortunate victims of lies you believe... A plague…
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One Small Voice: We can all do better using science
by Lynn Mandaville It wasn’t even April Fools Day, and our president was trying out outrageous “foolies,” and old ones at that. At a meeting of the National Republican Congressional…
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Service Wednesday for Becky Dunklee of Martin
Vivian “Becky” Dunklee, age 89, of Martin, died Thursday, April 4. Becky was born Jan. 13, 1930, to Mid and Laura (Robar) LaFountain. Growing up on the muck farms in…
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Funeral Tuesday for Harris VanSingel, 96, of Dorr
Harris M. Van Singel, age 96, of Dorr, formerly of Byron Center, died Wednesday, April 3. Harris served in the Air Force during World War II as a top gunner on a…
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Memorial mass will be Friday for Richard Dame, 65
Richard Nelson Dame, Sr., 65, of Allegan, died Thursday, April 4, at his home. Born Nov. 4, 1953, in Windsor, Canada, he was the son of the late Nelson Joseph…
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Funeral will be Sunday for Elizabeth Williams, age 103
Elizabeth “Grandma Betty” K. Williams, age 103, died Friday, April 5. She is survived by her children Donna Robbins, Timothy Williams, Michael (Sue) Williams, Rodney Williams, Phillip (Lenore) Williams, Rebecca…
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Watson Twp. adopts ’19-20 budget of nearly $250,000
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted an annual budget of just shy of $250,000 for fiscal year 2019-20. Watson officials anticipate revenue and expenses of $247,300, with a fund…
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Big Lake residents getting impatient with flooding
Some residents living in the Big Lake area in Watson Township are running out of patience with public officials over lake levels that have caused flooding at their homes. At…
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Presley Hudson earns 2nd national hoops crown
Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson Thursday night added another national championship in front of a national audience. The Central Michigan University senior won the national collegiate three-point shooting contest,…
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Happy Camper owner asks for help in catching vandals
The Happy Camper RV repair business in Moline has reported a spate of vandalism over the winter and discovered more again within the past couple of days. Owner Steve Austin…