July 2020 – Page 10

Dorr holds Fourth of July parade in defiance of state

July 4, 2020

One member of the audience called it "an outlaw parade," but a grass-roots Fourth of July parade stepped off Saturday morning in defiance of state orders against gatherings of more than 100 people because of the Coronavirus crisis. Representatives from the State Attorney General's office showed up in Dorr Thursday...

Gun Lake Casino employee quarantined with COVID-19

July 3, 2020

An employee of the Gun lake Casino Table Games supervisory team who did not have regular contact with chips or cards will continue to quarantine for 14 days and remain off property until a negative COVID-19 test result is received before returning. In an official announcement Friday, it was reported,...

Pickleball enthusiasts seek a permanent place to play

July 3, 2020

A sketch of a typical pickleball court. A group of local enthusiasts is lobbying city officials to turn half of the City Park tennis court into three pickleball courts. Former Mayor Burrell Stein said there is a proposal set before City Manager Josh Eggleston to have tennis enthusiasts use the...

Columns

Army Bob: Restore Freedom parade deserves fairness

July 3, 2020

by Robert M. Traxler Our Michigan governor sent the State Police, with legal documents/orders in hand, to threaten a 75-year-old grandad and small businessman in Dorr. They said that if the Fourth of July celebration were held, they would have to "take action." Did the State Police go to the Black...

‘Restore Freedom’ plans 4th parade Saturday in Dorr

July 3, 2020

The Restore Freedom Initiative Petition Family & Friends group is putting together an Independence Day parade in Dorr, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A Restore Freedom spokesperson posted on Facebook, “We just heard the news that the governor's COVID-19 response has officially ruined the 4th of July festivities for the...

Dorr calls off most events in 4th of July celebration

July 2, 2020

Until Thursday afternoon, Dorr Township could boast as being one of the very few with a Fourth of July holiday celebration in West Michigan. However, the Dorr Business Association, which sponsors most of the festival activities, has decided to cancel the parade, fireworks and many other events planned. Spokespersons for...

Watson still weighing plan to switch to Hopkins FD

July 2, 2020

Representatives from both the Hopkins Area Fire Department and the Martin Fire Department continue to make presentations to the Watson Township Board over the issue of which department offers coverage. Lt. Trevor Bilbee of Hopkins and Chief Kurt Knight of Martin Fire & Rescue again outlined what services and equipment...

Columns

Army Bob: U.S.-Chinese scientist scandal ignored

July 2, 2020

by Robert M. Traxler Fifty-four scientists have been booted from government employment for failing to disclose troubling financial arrangements with foreign governments. In the overwhelming majority of cases, more than 93%, the cash came from China, a fact reported briefly a few weeks ago. Harvard Professor Charles Lieber was the...

Service will be July 12 for Ken Estelle of Monterey

July 2, 2020

Kenneth (Ken) Estelle, age 80, of Monterey Township, died Tuesday, July 30. Ken was well known for his love of horses. He and wife Donna lived on a farm in Dorr before moving to Monterey Township. They spent much time camping and enjoying time with friends and family. Ken enjoyed...

American hubris cause for us being No. 1 in COVID-19

July 1, 2020

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. By just about any standard I can think of, the United States’ ability to cope with the Coronavirus crisis has been nothing short of abysmal over the last four months. The U.S. has just...

Month: July 2020