2019 – Page 15

Army Bob: So we aren’t allowed to question ‘settled science?’

Army Bob: So we aren’t allowed to question ‘settled science?’

In a comment on one of Ranger Rick's columns on climate change, a reader asked, "Do 'common sense conservatives' who share the author’s views on global climate change ask their…

Editor November 21, 2019

Propose Dorr Library millage request in March, or in August?

Propose Dorr Library millage request in March, or in August?

The Dorr Township Library Board is wrestling with the question of whether to ask for a millage increase in the presidential primary election or the primary election in August next…

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Editor November 21, 2019

Yes, It’s True: Standing for Pledge, anthem a matter of manners

“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope There was a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth in the past week over the news the Grand Valley…

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Editor November 20, 2019

Community Notices

More vehicle break-ins reported: this time in City of Wayland

The Wayland Police Department is warning all area citizens to lock their cars and trucks on their property every night. A Facebook posting from the department said today, "Looks like…

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Editor November 20, 2019

WHS grad Sydney Ritz on 2nd all-star team for Spring Arbor

Wayland High School graduate Sydney Ritz has been named to the second unit of the all-Crossroads League team as a senior playing for Spring Arbor University. Ritz, who starred in…

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Editor November 20, 2019

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 — Nov. 23, 1994 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted 8-1 to…

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Editor November 20, 2019

Funeral will be Friday for Ethel Veenstra, 91, of Hopkins

Ethel Veenstra (Heyboer), age 91, of Hopkins died Monday, Nov.18. She is survived by her children, John (Kathy) Veenstra, Ron (Denise) Veenstra; grandchildren, Rebecca (Robert) Brown, John Jr. (Ashley) Veenstra,…

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Editor November 20, 2019

Community Notices

Late harvest means combines involved in more accidents

The Hopkins Area Fire Department this past weekend responded to a truck vs. combine accident. Both drivers were out of the vehicles and walking around when firefighters arrived on scene.…

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Editor November 19, 2019

Dorr Plan Commission begins master plan update process

The process of updating the master plan for Dorr Township began in earnest Tuesday evening for the Planning Commission. Nathan Mehmed, representing the Williams & Works firm, presented commissioners with…

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Editor November 19, 2019

Nothing is better than preparedness to deal with winter

Nothing is better than preparedness to deal with winter

To the editor: We have had our first measurable snowfall, along with our first 24-hour period with the temperature being below freezing. Time to look to emergency preparedness, and take…

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Editor November 19, 2019