March 2023 – Page 8

Visitation in Wayland set Thursday for Lois Grover, 81

March 13, 2023

Lois Ann Grover, age 81, died Sunday, March 12. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Hulda Brock. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Grover; sons Ricky Grover and Robert Grover; and many extended relatives and friends....

James Mosely’s celebration of life is Saturday in Dorr

March 13, 2023

James Scott Mosely, age 65, of Dorr, died Wednesday, March 8. He was born in Hastings to Jack and Patsy (Derby) Moseley and lived there the majority of his life. James served in the United States Army for five years and then worked at Spartan Stores in Byron Center) for...

Traffic crashes shut down U.S.-131 north of Dorr exit

March 13, 2023

Two separate traffic crashes on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) Monday morning shut down the southbound lane of the freeway for about two hours. involving semi tractor-trailers and vehicles. Police directed motorists to ramp off at the exit 68 and to get back on...

Curly Cone to expand Gun Lake site to welcome bar

March 11, 2023

The Curly Cone Restaurant at Gun Lake plans to expand at its location to include the addition of the Thirsty Buddy bar, which will operate as a separate entity in drinks and food offerings. Curly Cone opened several years ago with a nod to Kirk's Kurly Kone at the corner...

Leighton Twp. renewed air strip proposal still on hold

March 11, 2023

Galloway Landings owner Clark Galloway's request to amend deed restrictions for his private airs trip and associated property was tabled last Wednesday night by the Leighton Township Planning Commission, at least until April. Galloway himself was unable to attend the meeting, but Rob Lamer of Exxel Engineering provided the presentation...

‘Pride N Joy dog grooming service to open in Dorr

March 10, 2023

Nicole Pitsch will open and operate her Pride N Joy dog grooming business in Dorr starting Monday, April 3. Pitsch, who also will be head groomer, said, "Ever since I was a small child I’ve had a love for animals and knew that I wanted to have a career working...

Local man sings tribute to his hometown of Hopkins

March 10, 2023

Shawn Moulenbelt, son of Mimi Gabriel and Bruce Moulenbelt, has produced a song, "My Town," which pays tribute to Hopkins, where he was raised for so many years. "I’ve seen quite a few folks sharing my new song and video.... so I figured I’d share it here as well. This...

Winter: Yogi was right. It’s not over until it’s over

March 10, 2023

After a substantial amount of time in February and early March without having to shovel their driveways, residents in northeast Allegan County were pummeled Thursday night and Friday morning by up to a foot of snow. Hopkins and Martin schools were closed and Wayland schools were on mid-winter break. Traffic...

Hopkins FFA wins 2nd straight top chapter award

March 9, 2023

Gracie Langlois The Hopkins FFA this week was recognized as the top chapter as apart of the National Chapter Award for the second year in a row. "It is truly a blessing to be recognized among the top programs in the state," said Advisor Jessica Couch. "So proud of these...

Local child seriously hurt in Leighton traffic crash

March 9, 2023

Authorities are trying to determine whether a 53-year-old Wayland man driving a pickup truck was under the influence of alcohol, causing a traffic crash Wednesday evening at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Division in Leighton Township. The pickup struck from behind a van with four young children passengers, all...

Month: March 2023