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Army Bob: North Dorr history holds key to solving mystery?
by Robert M. Traxler It was a mystery. How did a large amount of broken glass find its way to the stream behind our home? We purchased three acres of…
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Long-awaited Big Lake drain project gets the green light
An Allegan County Drain Commission Board of Determination hearing Monday night led to establishment of a drainage project for Big Lake in Watson Township. A packed house appeared at the…
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Funeral will be Monday for Betty Truax, 93, of Shebyville
Betty Jean Truax, 93 of Shelbyville, died at her home Wednesday, July 31. She was born May 20, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late George and…
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No service planned for former Wayland man, Charles Carpenter
Charles Leon Carpenter, 65, of Gadsden, Tenn., formerly of Wayland, died July 12. He was born May 26, 1954, to Leon carpenter and Grace Longstreet. He is survived by his…
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A final Q & A before the Dorr Library millage vote on Aug. 6
by Rachel Vote Dorr Library Board President In this final article before the millage election Aug. 6, I will attempt to answer some common questions the board and library employees…
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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 — Aug. 3, 1994 “Local governing boards have been receiving disturbing notices interpreting…
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Hasse, Cronkright co-captains of Lady Wildcats’ cross team
Seniors Grace Hasse (left) and Riley Cronkright have been chosen as co-captains of the Wayland girls' cross-country team for the 2019 season. Cronkright was a qualifier for the state Division…
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Austin Marsman adds 2 pics to collection at Dems’ debate
Martin High School graduate, Townbroadcast contributor, Grand Valley State University sophomore and political activist Austin Marsman found a couple more celebrity politician photo opportunities Tuesday night at the Democratic Party…
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Ex-wife of longtime Wayland physician, Trudy Kuiper dies
Gertrude "Trudy" Kuiper, 88, of Jenison, died Saturday, July 27. The former wife of longtime Wayland physician Dr. Dale W. Kuiper, she is suvived by her son, Randy Kuiper; many…
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Celebration of Life is Saturday for Kentwood art teacher, 43
Eric Vales, age 43, of Dorr, died unexpectedly Friday, July 26. Eric was a husband, father, son, and brother who taught students the love of art at Kentwood Public Schools…