2024 – Page 106

Dorr Plan Commission sets mining ordinance hearing

Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Thursday night set a public hearing on a mining ordinance and welcomed back Chairman Bob Wagner after his being absent for the last…

Editor February 15, 2024

Obituaries

Horse riding enthusiast Nancy Counterman dies

Yankee Springs Trail Riding Club member Nancy Counterman died Thursday, Feb. 15, in Grand Rapids. She was 87. She was born Dec. 27, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Garrison…

Editor February 15, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Triple minority VP a formidable candidate

To my Republican friends: Beware what you wish for, it may come true. The conservative media is wall-to-wall covering President Joe Biden’s electability and calling for the Democrats to dump…

Editor February 15, 2024

Community Notices

Quick-hitting snowstorm not a problem in this area

It was a somewhat unwelcome late winter surprise Thursday morning when many people living in northeast Allegan. County awoke to about two to three inches of the white stuff, challenging…

Editor February 15, 2024

Community Notices

Karla Heckathorn chosen WUS transportation head

Jeff Parks Karla Heckathorn has been chosen as new transportation director for Wayland Union Schools. She officially joined the administrative team Wednesday, Feb. 14. Heckathorn, who succeeds Jeff Parks in…

Editor February 15, 2024

Sports

Martin punches its ticket to state finals in wrestling

The Martin High School wrestling team defeated Decatur in the regional semifinals 33-26 Wednesday and then bested White Pigeon in the regional championship match 36-33. The matches were held at…

Editor February 15, 2024

Features

WHS Jazz Band treats seniors on Valentine’s Day

Wednesday was Valentine's Day and senior citizens with the Wayland Area Leisure Life program were treated to a festive party at the Transporation Building. The WHS Jazz Band, under the…

Editor February 14, 2024

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) The Rustic Inn at West Gun Lake in 1954 25 Years Ago — Feb. 15, 1999…

Editor February 14, 2024

Articles

WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin

The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use…

Editor February 14, 2024

Sports

Martin boys’ hoops team captures 1st win of season

Coach Corby Callaway It was a long time coming, but the Martin boys' varsity basketball team registered its first victory of the season Tuesday night The Clippers bested Athens on…

Editor February 13, 2024