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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

Columns

Army Bob: I tell you the truth that this is the place to be

by Robert M. Traxler Let’s discuss folks’ preconceived opinions of the greater Moline, Dorr, Hopkins, Martin and Wayland areas. Some of you good folks who have lived here your whole…

Editor July 6, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. to consider minimum house size ordinance

The Watson Township Planning Commission next month may have a public hearing on a minimum size home ordinance. Watson Township Trustee and Planning Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak told colleagues Thursday the…

Editor July 6, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. gets tough in 2 ordinance violation incidents

At least three people are likely to be facing fines as a result of Watson Township officials' actions over the last couple of weeks. Two were ticketed by Professional Code…

Editor July 6, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Canada to blame for Bygone Days delay

Yours truly and wife Coleen spent five days in Canada July 1-5 for an unusual reason — to get away from all of the noise of neighborhood fireworks launched by…

Editor July 6, 2017

Community Notices

Special meeting is July 13 on Dorr PC appointment

A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board has been called for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, to make an appointment to the Dorr Township Planning Commission. The meeting is…

Editor July 6, 2017