Month: November 2022

Services slated for Monday in Hopkins for David Kucor

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David Kukor, age 77, of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 18. He is survived by his children, Debbi (Chris) Haveman, David (Cindy) Kukor II, Denise Hill; grandchildren, Corey (Jackie), Ashley (Curtis), Amber (Taylor), Cody (Tanya), Ben (Rachel), Nick (Hanna), Peyton, Miles, Mariah, Anthony; great-grandchildren, Corbin, Brookelynn, Braxtyn, Triton, Tesla, Nash, Avarie,...
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Winter storm causes traffic crash near Dorr 131 exit

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US-131 northbound and southbound lanes Friday morning were closed at 142nd Avenue to north of the Kent County line for many accidents. Crews were trying to move vehicles up and off the roadway. Traffic is backing up quickly. The Allegan County Sheriff's Department advised motorists driving in that area to...
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Dorr Parks Commission gets OK to seek DNR grant

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The Dorr Township Board Thursday night adopted a resolution supporting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) application titled, “Dorr Township North Park Upgrades” to the Spark Grant program for basketball and volleyball courts, mile track and electricity at North Park. The move came after requests from the Township Parks Commission...
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Columns

Army Bob: What happens when criminals fight war?

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by Robert M. Traxler In an article, News Max reported: “Meanwhile, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, said (Vladimir) Putin has recently signed a law allowing the "military mobilization" of Russians who have committed serious crimes. In other words, the Kremlin now has the authority to pluck convicted murderers and other violent...
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Winter’s first snow for this area arrives to slow traffic

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Public safety vehicles ushered the Martin schools' team bus for players, band members and cheerleaders making the trek Thursday morning to the Superior Dome in Marquette for the state championship eight-man football contest Saturday against Merrill. The first real snowfall of the 2022-23 winter season arrived Thursday morning in West...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) In 1940 the telephone exchange office that was located at 1818 Church St., Dorr, where in this photo, two sisters lived and operated the switchboards that connected a small town community. The Dorr exchange was established...
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No services planned for David Adams of Wayland

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David Paul Adams, age 70, died at his home Tuesday, Nov. 15. He was preceded in death by his parents Byron and Glenna Adams; and sister, Lorraine Reeber. Dave enjoyed fishing, bargain shopping, golfing, and talking with people. His number one passion for life was spending time with his grandkids....
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Columns

One Small Voice: Perhaps the awful fever has broken

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by Lynn Mandaville I hope I’m not wrong, but it would appear that the Clown Car that carries the Cult of Trump has lost a tire or two in last week’s midterm elections. In my former home state of MI, women carried the day for Democrats in the most significant...
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Dorr Plan Commission gets requests from 2 businesses

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night handled two requests involving properties near the intersection of Commerce Drive and 142nd Avenue. In one instance the commission approved with conditions site plan for a truck and semi-trailer terminal and in the other, members told a prospective developer to submit a request...
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Community Notices

Leighton FD warns drivers of 100th St. light change

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The Leighton Township Fire Department has posted a reminder on Facebook that the Division and 100th Street intersection in southern Kent county, it is now a working signal and no longer a four-way stop. Be cautious of other drivers who are used to “the old way.”
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