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Arny Rodriguez to open Acqua In Vino wine and cheese shop

July 10, 2015

Working is progressing on the building that will house a specialty grocery store and wine and cheese shop behind the vacant blue building on South Main Street next to Harlequin Hair Fashions. Acqua In Vino Owner Arnaldo (Arny) Rodriguez (pictured) is no stranger to...

Miss Hopkins crown polishes off terrific year for Sam Ludlam

July 9, 2015

It's been a terrific year for Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam (left). She is shown here receiving the sash from previous winner Haley Gilder for being selected Miss Hopkins 2015 at the annual Fourth of July celebration. Ludlam this academic year also was elected vice president of the Michigan...

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Army Bob: Being offended becoming our national pastime

July 9, 2015

by Robert M. Traxler Ban it, limit it, destroy it, condemn it, and change it. What am I referring to? Who cares, as long as “it” is an act or object that makes “some people uncomfortable.” Our right to be free of what some folks call offensive objects, symbols, words,...

Leighton considers local ordinance regulating golf cart use

July 9, 2015

A petition bearing 86 signatures has prompted Leighton Township officials to consider a local ordinance permitting, but regulating use of golf carts and off-road vehicles on certain streets. The Michigan State Legislature passed a law last January on golf carts use and an ORV law has been on the books...

Leighton Twp. opts out of paying MTA membership dues

July 9, 2015

The Leighton Township Board has been wrestling with the issue of paying its annual dues to the Michigan Townships Association, and this year it is opting out of its membership. The board Thursday night voted unanimously not to pay the $3,612 in annual dues to the MTA, essentially for the...

Funeral Monday for ex-Door Brothers co-owner Marv Door

July 9, 2015

Marvin Door, age 82, of Cutlerville, formerly of Wayland,died Wednesday, July 8. Marv was born in Moline on Jan. 26, 1933, the youngest of 13 children to John and Anna Door. Along with his brothers, Ed and Chet, Marv owned Door Brothers Lumber Company. He went on to work for...

Private family service planned for Richard DeHaan, 82

July 9, 2015

Richard DeHaan, age 82, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, July 7, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo after a short battle with an aggressive form of lymphoma. He was born on Jan. 13, 1933, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard Sr. and Hattie De Haan. He is survived by his wife,...

Medical marijuana establishment challenges Martin Twp.

July 8, 2015

Martin Township officials have indicated a medical marijuana establishment continues to set up shop on 124th Avenue in downtown Shelbyville. Supervisor Glenn Leep has said he asked local zoning enforcement officers to tell the owners that they are violating local zoning laws, but there doesn't seem to be evidence they...

Martin Twp. wants fire engine manufacturer to help with repair cost

July 8, 2015

The Martin Township Fire Department and Township Board are taking a "wait and see" attitude about repairs for a fire truck purchased in 2009 from Cummins of Grand Rapids. The engine manufacturer is examining the truck for what Fire Chief Earl Wykstra called some serious problems in the areas of...

Earl Wykstra succeeds John Schipper as Martin Twp. fire chief

July 8, 2015

John Schipper resigned as fire chief for Martin Township Wednesday night and Earl Wykstra was appointed as his successor. Schipper submitted his resignation in writing to the Martin Township Board and it was read aloud by Supervisor Glenn Leep. “We thank you for the time you’ve put in and all...

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