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Dog rescued after vehicle sinks at Monterey Lake

Allegan County Sheriff’s Department Dive Rescue members were able to help rescue a dog from a sinking vehicle Saturday afternoon at Monterey Lake in Salem Township, near Dorr. Deputies said…

Editor June 30, 2024

Obituaries

Former Wayland businesswoman Louise Alflen dies

Louise Marie (Fifelski) Alflen, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the age of 94 in Paso Robles, Calif. Born on Christmas Eve in 1929 on Grand Rapids’ west side, she…

Editor June 30, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral with military honors set for Wray Ertle, 93

Wray Earl Ertle, 93, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home. Born Jan. 11, 1931 in Bloomingdale, he was the son of the late Virgil Earl and…

Editor June 30, 2024

Articles

Nobody on the ballot for Dorr Twp. Parks Commission

It may be somewhat of a shock to Dorr Township voters, but the Aug. 6 primary election ballot will include no candidates for five open seats on the Parks and…

Editor June 27, 2024

Articles

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