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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— Dec. 1, 1997 A private water system is being proposed by Dick Baxter…
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Wayland school officials finally get some good news
Five members of the Wayland Middle School Student Council outline for the school board the history and accomplishments of the local student government association. The Wayland Union school district is…
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Army Bob: Why do we ignore nuclear, hydro power
Jennifer Granholm, our former governor and current Energy Secretary, said on Aug. 19, "If we want to be energy secure and energy independent, that means we've got to produce our…
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Dorr Township to stick with LMCU for investments
The Dog Park at South Park west of Dorr along 142nd Avenue is open to the public. The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted 6-1 to allow Treasurer Laurie Perry…
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Allegan County residents asked to take survey
Allegan County officials and several non-profit partner agencies have hired a national survey organization to gauge residents’ views on the state of the county and services available to residents. The…
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Dorr Twp effort to restore millage rate fails yet again
Dorr Township officials have been looking for ways to expand the current township hall or find a new site because the facility is just too crowded for them to get…
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City: Do a special exception and make Main Street hire
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Natalie Garcia Coldwater varsity basketball coach Fred Hobart made a striking comment in the…
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The cycle of local history includes ‘rinse and repeat’
To the editor: David Britten Here’s the cycle of local history I run into all the time: 1. Something new comes to an area and it’s a big hit. 2.…
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Ukraine actually presents us with a just, moral cause
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I do not support U.S. military intervention in Ukraine in the wake of the…
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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles
by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some…