2019 – Page 57

Pay raise requests denied in heated Dorr Township debate

Jarrod Simon is all done as maintenance supervisor for Dorr Township after more than five years on the job, and Vicki Fifelski, officer manager, may not be far behind. Simon…

Editor July 25, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of life planned July 30 for Bonnie McDuffee

Bonnie (Deverman) of Shelbyville, 69, died Saturday, July 20. She is survived by her children Michele Cuper, Jeff and Jenny McDuffee, Julie McDuffee; grandchildren, Jason and Amanda Oliver, Caleb McDuffee,…

Editor July 25, 2019

Columns

Ten-year millage request is all about fund stability, planning

EDITOR'S NOTE: This the latest in a series of weekly columns by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the Aug. 6 special election millage proposal. by Rachel Vote…

Editor July 24, 2019

Features

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 — July 27, 1994 Bob Larr, Jr. was appointed to the Hopkins Board…

Editor July 24, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: The 35 and under crowd doesn’t know history

I watch different things on TV, from movies to political banter. Yesterday (Sunday), I was watching a young man with a microphone asking simple questions about dates, presidents, and political…

Editor July 23, 2019

Obituaries

Service will be Thursday for Hopkins graduate David Mull

Hopkins High School graduate David Robert Mull, age 75, of Walker, died Saturday July 20. He was born May 9, 1944, to Dorothy (Adamczyk) Mull and Robert Mull. Dave grew…

Editor July 23, 2019

Community Notices

Fire in Hunter’s Glen home summons 3 local departments

The Leighton, Wayland and Dorr Township Fire Departments were summoned to a fire at 4349 Travistock in Hunters Glen, just south of Moline. There was no one home at the time…

Editor July 22, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: I confess I struggle with being a racist

by Lynn Mandaville The surest sign a person is racist is when he or she says “I’m not a racist, but…” However, I have contended for a very long time…

Editor July 22, 2019

Community Notices

Wildcat football players do community service after storm

About 30 members of the Wayland varsity football team Monday did a little community service in the area in the wake of last weekend's storms. Head coach Mike Doupe and…

Editor July 22, 2019

Editorial

Let’s not let Dorr Library be a victim of ‘Bowling Alone’

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s no surprise to anyone when I add my voice to those who support…

Editor July 21, 2019