Editor

Dorr Twp. Board ‘gets the ball rolling’ on new hall plans

Trustee John Tuinstra explains his plans on use of the new township hall to fellow board members Patrick Champion and Laurie Perry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Deputy Supervisor Jim Martin…

Editor June 27, 2024

Community Notices

Camille DeLano to lead St. Stan’s, St. Mary’s schools

Camille DeLano Camille DeLano has been selected as a new shared principal for St. Mary’s Visitation and St. Stanislaus Schools. A former teacher at St. Stan’s, she most recently has…

Editor June 27, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 28, 1999 Hopkins High School will be graced the presence of…

Editor June 26, 2024

Community Notices

Has herbicide spray killed Gun Lake fish, wildlife?

Residents at Gun Lake are questioning whether herbicide spraying has resulted in a fish kill on Pickeral Cove . One resident posted on Facebook they they’re seeing seeing dead minnows…

Editor June 26, 2024

Community Notices

Dr. Ryleigh Ammons joins Monterey Vet Center

Dr. Ryleigh Ammons is new veterinarian at Monterey Veterinary Center starting in July. Dr. Ryleigh Ammons grew up in Dallas, Ga., and received her undergraduate degree in animal science from…

Editor June 25, 2024

Features

Dorr Township’s 4th celebration will be July 3-7

The annual Dorr Fourth of July celebration again will spread out over several days next month, with most events taking place at the Township Park on 142nd Avenue west of…

Editor June 25, 2024

Community Notices

Strong thunderstorms accompanied by weird clouds

Thunderstorms that interrupted a Tuesday morning in West Michigan caused plenty of damage with downed trees and widespread power outages. Sycamore and Hopkins Elementary school summer classes had to be…

Editor June 25, 2024

Articles

Supt. Tim Reeves wins 5% raise from school board

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves was awarded a 5% increase in annual salary and an extension of three years for his employment contract. All administrators in the district also…

Editor June 24, 2024

Community Notices

Luncheon reunion lures veterans of valuable service

Retired Wayland Union Schools bus drivers gathered at the Auction House Cafe for a group party Monday afternoon. Veterans of a service that just now is becoming respected for its…

Editor June 24, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be Thursday for Dorothy Stark

Dorothy Helen (Gula) Stark died Saturday, June 22, at the age of 92. Dorothy was born in Grand Rapids April 4, 1932, to Joseph Charles and Mary Agnes Gula. She…

Editor June 24, 2024