July 2021 – Page 8

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

July 7, 2021

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 8, 1996 A Mr. Ward and his dog, Trixie, in 1948. Evidence shows that the Little Rabbit River and Kalamazoo River carry examples of our excesses and seeds of hope downstream....

Upton primary challenger was in Jan. 6 insurrection

July 6, 2021

Jon Rocha, candidate in the Republican primary to challenge Fred Upton in August 2022, recently was identified in a video from the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington D.C. Rocha, a native of Kalamazoo, is a Mexican-American Marine veteran. “I am someone who is tired of complaining about the issues and...

Yes It’s True: If you want bad stuff, you can get it

July 6, 2021

While visiting my old haunt in Hastings Tuesday, I stumbled on to a memory that to this day I thought was astonishing. It was probably about 25 years ago that the downtown was invaded by an adult video and book store. Of course, the news was greeted with apoplectic astonishment,...

Sidewalk snowplow bids are from $125,000-$159,000

July 6, 2021

The pavement at the corner of Reno Drive and West Superior in fron tof United Bank has been repaired. The Wayland City Council Monday evening learned that bids for a new sidewalk snowplow ranged from $125,000 to $159,000, plus attachments, but decided against taking any action on a purchase. Mayor...

Benefit barbecue dinner at Watson Twp. Hall canceled

July 5, 2021

A benefit barbecue for the Moenke family Tuesday, July 6, has been canceled. Watson Township Trustee Michelle Harris announced on Facebook, "I‘m very sorry to announce the Big Lake fire benefit dinner scheduled for tomorrow night, Tuesday July 6th, has been cancelled. No known plans for rescheduling at this point."...

Ship Wreck Casserole much better than name suggests

July 5, 2021

Ship Wreck Casserole by Kathy Hamman Miller This heirloom casserole dating back to the 1940s is anything but what the name suggests. Some say it got its name from sailors layering what foods they had on board to appease the crew. I’m sure it did, and I'll bet you’ll find...

Homemade ice cream now sold at parlor in Hopkins

July 5, 2021

Lafayette Creamery is now open in downtown Hopkins next to the post office and Pikis. The business serves homemade premium ice cream, made on-site. Hours M-Th 2-8 and weekends 12-8, closed Sunday.

Celebrating the 4th makes a triumphant return locally

July 4, 2021

The Dorr and Hopkins Fourth of July celebrations over the weekend made a triumphant return to the local scene after suffering through inactivity in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopkins had its Independence Day activities all on Sunday, July 4. At left is the crew of the Hopkins Area...

American Rescue Plan funds only create confusion

July 4, 2021

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 has been getting a lot of attention lately in local board meetings in these parts. Some officials don’t want the money from the federal government, some are worried whether the local municipality will get any of the funds, and some are still puzzled about...

Ramblin’ Road: Should old folks get out of the way?

July 4, 2021

by Phyllis McCrossin There was a time when our plans for watching fireworks meant we headed toward town about an hour before sunset, found a spot to park as close as as possible and walked 15 blocks to the beach where South Haven held its annual display. As we age,...

Month: July 2021