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Gubernatorial candidate to visit Allegan County Dems

The Allegan County Democratic Party will have a picnic for Sixth Congressional District candidates and special guest gubernatorial candidate Bill Cobbs from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at…

Editor July 11, 2017

Articles

Hearing turbulent for proposed Leighton Twp. air park

by Austin Marsman More than 100 people turned out for a two-hour public hearing before the Leighton Township Board Monday evening on a proposal to develop an air park. The…

Editor July 11, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral mass Wednesday for Paul Burchardt, 74, of Dorr

Paul Donald Burchardt, age 74 of Dorr, died Saturday, July 8. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, stationed in Okinawa. He retired from the Michigan…

Editor July 11, 2017

Community Notices

Long-awaited Clippers Cafe opens in downtown Martin

by Austin Marsman The Clippers Café opened its doors for the first time this past weekend in downtown Martin. The barn-like structure is ready for new life after the former…

Editor July 11, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: So how do you watch the movies?

(In anticipation of the Traverse City Film Festival July 25 through July 30) When I watched, saw, experienced, yes, experienced, because a movie is more than just moving pictures, my…

Editor July 11, 2017

Obituaries

Dorothy Hitzler of Hopkins dies just short of 99th birthday

Dorothy Mae Hitzler (Hazen), 98, born on July 27, 1918, of Hopkins, died Saturday, July 8. She is survived by her son Ronald Lee Hitzler; her granddaughters Julie Hitzler, Debra Tew…

Editor July 9, 2017

Features

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

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 8, 1992 Amicorn may be the first business to apply for a…

Editor July 8, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday for Bill Prawdzik

William John Prawdzik, age 57, of Hopkins died Saturday, July 8, at his home. Bill was born on June 18, 1960, in Grand Rapids, to Anthony and Rita (Funk) Prawdzik.…

Editor July 8, 2017

Community Notices

Summer storm wreaks havoc on Wayland area residents

News sources from all over the state have reported that more than 100,00 Michigan residents were without power Friday morning, afternoon and evening after a severe thunder storm moved through…

Editor July 7, 2017

Obituaries

Longtime Wayland VFW member John Baker dies at 82

John Baker age 82 of Wayland, died Thursday, July 6. John served in the Navy and was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7581 in Wayland.…

Editor July 7, 2017