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Army Bob: Gender and race labels too often divide us
by Robert M. Traxler While I was watching the coverage of the Jussie Smollett case on MSNBC, a commentator referred to LGBTQIAGNC, a new group title for me, so I…
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Assistant maintenance job moved to full time in Dorr
The Dorr Township Board voted 5-2 Thursday night to elevate the part-time maintenance position to full time and raise the compensation. The move was made after a request from maintenance…
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Lady Clippers end regular season with 15-3 record
Martin completed one of its most successful girls' basketball seasons in recent years with an overall record of 15-3 Thursday evening at Galesburg-Augusta. The Lady Clippers defeated their hosts 41-34…
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Clippers to play in district final vs. Tri-Unity Christian
The Martin boys' varsity basketball team has a date with host Tri-Unity Christian in the Division 4 district tournament finals Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Clippers advanced in the district…
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Service Saturday for Mary Margaret Meyerink, 79
Mary Margaret Meyerink, age 79, of Wayand, died Tuesday, Feb. 26. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger; her children, Marge (Mike) Hofert, Coralyn (Dave) Nyssen, Roger…
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‘America & Me’ essay contest winners announced
Three Wayland Middle School students have been named local winners in the 50th annual America & Me essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students are Summer Morrison…
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Hamilton concludes Viking basketball season, 60-58
The Division 2 district basketball tournament opener for Hopkins Wednesday evening was a disappointing one, and it meant the end of one of its better seasons. The Vikings concluded their…
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Dorr’s maintenance guy has lawn side business
Dorr Township maintenance supervisor Jarrod Simon has launched a side business, doing what he does best. And he proudly touts it as owned and operated by a military veteran. Simon,…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Feb. 26, 1994 It appears that a judge rather than Dorr Township will decide on a rezoning request be developer Louis Bartz to build an apartment…
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Lady Vikings seek win No. 13 at regular season’s end
The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team will wrap up its regular season Thursday at Covenant Christian, taking a 12-7 overall record into the ballgame. The Lady Vikings, who finished the…