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State advises against cider buying from Bowens Mills

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has ordered Historic Bowens Mills to stop selling its cider from its unlicensed cider processing facility in Yankee Springs Township. The state…

Editor October 8, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Monday for former custodian Rose Hancock

Rose Marie Hancock, age 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, while surrounded by her family. Rose was a lifetime resident of Dorr and was involved in many organizations, including Project Hope…

Editor October 8, 2021

Features

Departing deputy praises Dorr, Leighton departments

Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Bernard Austof is being transferred after four years of covering Dorr and Leighton Townships, but took a moment to send the Township Boards a letter praising…

Editor October 8, 2021

Articles

Hopkins Library Director resigns, moving to east side

Katie Brinker who was hired as new director of the Hopkins District Library last January, has resigned her post and is moving to the east side of the state. A…

Editor October 7, 2021

Articles

Gravel mining special use request in Watson denied

The Watson Township Planning Commission has turned down a request for a special use permit from North Star Aggregates to gravel mine at a site on 12th Street. Watson Township…

Editor October 7, 2021

Columns

Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents

by Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds We have been experiencing elevated behaviors this year. Our students have not experienced a "normal" school year in two years. Learning expectations and facing school…

Editor October 7, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?

by Robert M. Traxler What will happen if the government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) embargoes trade with the United States? Or China invades Taiwan? Even the folks…

Editor October 7, 2021

Sports

Martin vs. Mendon Friday is ‘only showdown in town’

The “only showdown in town” for this area this season will be played Friday evening at Martin when a once-beaten Mendon squad pays a visit. The host Clippers, who also…

Editor October 7, 2021

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 7, 1996 The Wayland Board of Education gave tentative approval to…

Editor October 6, 2021

Sports

Clipper girls’ harriers take 3rd at Otsego Invitational

The Martin girls' varsity cross-country teams finished third Saturday among the Division 4 squads at the Otsego Invitational. The Lady Clippers were led by senior Mercedes Morin’s 22:38.9 to medal…

Editor October 6, 2021