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Army Bob: I repeat — all work is honorable, necessary

February 23, 2017

Going on a drive down memory lane, I remember a radio program featuring a guy named Paul Harvey, called “That’s the Way It Was.” The program was part mystery, part history, with some humor. The Armed Forces Radio Network carried it worldwide. Strangely Mr. Harvey was always a bit of...

Dorr Twp. insists 2 employees absorb underpayment costs

February 23, 2017

Dorr Township has only two employees who get health care and dental benefits, but both will have to absorb underpayment for them over the last fiscal year. The Township Board Thursday night voted 6-1 to have Treasurer Jim Martin and Office manager Vicki Fifelski either repay the shortfall in one...

Dorr Twp. finally agrees to assessor’s new contract

February 23, 2017

Dorr Township Assessor Patti Sampley finally will get an amended independent contract after a 5-2 vote of the Township Board Thursday night. Sampley’s new contract will have her be paid $70,400 for the 2017-18 fiscal year and $20,400 in each of the two following years. She also will be reimbursed...

Only 5 of 7 Dorr Township Library Board seats filled

February 23, 2017

The Dorr Township Library Board is not at full strength and one new member has stepped down after being elected in the August primary. Larry Goldin did not take office at the beginning of this year because he declined to take the oath of office, according to Township Clerk Debbie...

Service Monday at Free Methodist Church for Shirley Shue

February 23, 2017

Shirley A. Shue, age 76, died Wednesday, Feb. 22. She was born Nov. 22, 1940, in Lima, Ohio the daughter of McCurdy and Thelma (Patrick) Hall. Shirley was a lifetime member of the Wayland Free Methodist Church and volunteered her time teaching Sunday school for many years. Shirley is survived...

WHS Student Council’s spaghetti dinner called off

February 23, 2017

The Wayland High School Student Council spaghetti dinner scheduled for this evening at the Fine Arts Center has been cancelled. The first of three Information Nights to explain the May 2 bond issue will still be held as planned, at 7 p.m.

Wayland, Hopkins lads qualify for state ACATEC meet

February 23, 2017

Wayland High School student Jonah Thompson (pictured) took first place in Automotive Electronics in the ACATEC Auto and Diesel/Heavy equipment regional SkillsUSA competition February 16 at Jackson Community College. Hopkins High School student Nic Clevenger placed second for Brakes at the ACATEC competition. Both will move on to compete in...

Visitations for Pat Kruizenga, 62, will be Monday, Tuesday

February 22, 2017

Patrick Kevin Kruizenga, 62, of Gun Lake died Tuesday, Feb. 21. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cathy Kruizenga (Heidema); his sons Patrick Kruizenga and Nathan (Anna) Kruizenga, his father Fredrick "Fritz" (Bert) Kruizenga; his brothers Mike (Cindy) Kruizenga, Chris Kruizenga; mother-in-law Regina Totoraitis; sister-in-law Regina Johnston;...

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

February 22, 2017

25 Years Ago — Feb. 26, 1992 Fires destroyed three homes on Elmwood Beach Road, Gun Lake, and killed Willard Lawrence, retired president of the Felpausch Food Stores of Hastings. The homes of Dan DuPon and Dr. Dr. Thomas Payne also were destroyed. Authorities declared arson as the cause and...

Lady Vikings hammer Kelloggsville 56-8 on hardcourt

February 21, 2017

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 6-12 with a 56-8 victory over Kelloggsville Tuesday evening. The boys' varsity, however, lost to the Rockets by a 76-67 count. The Lady Vikings took a 23-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and were up...

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