August 2019

Will Tuinstra violate term limits rules he invokes for others?

August 31, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. John Tuinstra I hear tell from reliable sources that Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra is seriously considering a third four-year term on the Township Board in next year's election. If he is, I pronounce...

Chemical Bank announces merger with TCF National Bank

August 31, 2019

Chemical Bank closed up shop at its Moline location in the last year. TCF National Bank and Chemical Bank have merged, local Chemical Bank customers were notified recently. The letter said, “For now, keep banking at your existing branch locations and through your existing digital banking and mobile app platforms...

Dorr Township’s plans for road work outlined by treasurer

August 31, 2019

Construction is under way on 22nd Street at 146th Avenue. Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin has reported to the Dorr Township Board about plans for future road work after the Citizens’ Road Committee meeting Aug. 14. The committee members have completed their review of all the paved roads in the...

Community Notices

Free water stations only a precaution at Hopkins Elementary

August 31, 2019

Hopkins Public School officials say the drinking water at Hopkins Elementary is safe for normal use, but water stations are being made available nonetheless. The precautions are being taken because formal approval is pending from the Allegan County Health Department. Superintendent Gary Wood, in a letter to parents and citizens,...

Sports

Martin posts impressive win over solid Bellevue grid outfit

August 30, 2019

Cayden Curry carries the ball for Martin in a game last season. The Martin varsity football team had a particularly satisfying season-opening victory Friday evening. The Clippers prevailed 20-12 over Bellevue in a game that started Thursday night but was postponed for 24 hours because of lightning and thunderstorms. They...

Former Viking cager, Wildcat coach, records 3rd career ace

August 30, 2019

Former Hopkins basketball star and Wayland head basketball coach Kelly McEwen recorded a hole-in-one Friday at Thornapple Pointe No. 15, a 175-yard par three. He said it was the third ace in his career on the links.

Wildcats drop grid season opener at Kenowa Hills, 28-20

August 30, 2019

Dustin Simmons (12) wrestles for the football on a pass play against a Kenowa defender. The Wayland Union High School varsity football team lost its season opener Thursday and Friday, 28-20, at Kenowa Hills. Half of the game was played Thursday evening, but postponed until the following afternoon because of...

Dorr Township maintenance supervisor’s job may be filled

August 30, 2019

After 30 years of service, Dave Crowe has officially retired from the Dorr Township Fire Department. As a small token of appreciation, Chief Gary Fordham (left) and Deputy Chief Dan Berkenpas presented him Thursday with his helmet. “A helmet seems so small for 30 years of missed family dinners, kid’s...

Andi Parbel’s celebration of life, graveside service Sept. 5

August 30, 2019

Longtime Wayland Unions Schools teacher Andi Parbel, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 29. A teacher in the Wayland system for 30 years, Andi was known as the epitome of a lady, a mirror image of her mother. She traveled frequently to the Canadian wilderness. She escaped brutal Michigan winters for...

Dorr Twp. Board votes to concur with sewer authority rules

August 30, 2019

The Dorr Township Board, after lengthy and contentious discussion Thursday evening, adopted a resolution of concurrence with Dorr-Leighton Sewer System rules and regulations. Supervisor Jeff Miling, who shares administrative duties with Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer on the authority, said it hasn’t been determined yet whether it’s necessary to have...

Month: August 2019