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

25 Years Ago — March 11, 1992 Dorr Township Planner Tim Johnson offered four plans intended to better protect agriculture, but about 50 local farmers gave his ideas a lukewarm…

Editor March 8, 2017

Community Notices

Blustery winds wreak havoc with power, downed trees

Wednesday proved to be an interesting and troubling weather day in West Michigan, thanks to high winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour, and at times up to 60…

Editor March 8, 2017

Community Notices

Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award

Dorr kindergarten teacher Danielle LaJoye has been named a recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan State Lottery. Shown with her is Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt. LaJoye…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Unhappy residents vent about Cuddy Drain project

The Cuddy Drain project that includes both Allegan and Barry counties was the target of a lot of criticism at the Wayland Township Board meeting Tuesday night. However, presenter and…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Developers withdraw request for Selkirk Lake campground

Developers of a proposed expanded campground at Selkirk Lake have withdrawn their request for rezoning. Members of the Wayland Township Board were informed of the decision Tuesday night at their…

Editor March 7, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: The deplorables have brought U.S. a new day

Now that the political dust has somewhat settled, and with all the consternation and hand-wringing by the Democrats about Donald Trump’s win, they are still asking themselves “what the hell…

Editor March 7, 2017

Sports

Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points

Martin opened district basketball tournament play Monday night with a 63-43 victory over Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. The triumph lifted the Clippers' season record to 12-9 overall and into the district semifinals…

Editor March 7, 2017

Obituaries

Gofundme page established for Johnny Kerley, 41

Johnny Kerley Jr., age 41, of Hopkins, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3. He is survived by his children Gavin and Landri Kerley, his father John (Florence) Kerley Sr., his…

Editor March 6, 2017

Articles

Dorr, Hopkins Library Director Natalie Bazan leaving

Natalie Bazan is resigning her directorship positions at the Hopkins District Library and the Dorr Township Library. But the big question, yet unanswered, is where and when is she going?…

Editor March 6, 2017

Articles

City action on East Maple assessment roll postponed

The Wayland City Council held a public hearing Monday night on the special assessments for sidewalks in the East Maple Street project, but had to postpone officially approving the assessment…

Editor March 6, 2017