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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, try traditional Colcannon

Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage, and kale that’s usually associated with St. Patrick’s Day. However, you might be surprised to know that it’s…

Editor March 13, 2023

Obituaries

Visitation in Wayland set Thursday for Lois Grover, 81

Lois Ann Grover, age 81, died Sunday, March 12. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Hulda Brock.…

Editor March 13, 2023

Obituaries

James Mosely’s celebration of life is Saturday in Dorr

James Scott Mosely, age 65, of Dorr, died Wednesday, March 8. He was born in Hastings to Jack and Patsy (Derby) Moseley and lived there the majority of his life.…

Editor March 13, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic crashes shut down U.S.-131 north of Dorr exit

Two separate traffic crashes on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) Monday morning shut down the southbound lane of the freeway for about two hours.…

Editor March 13, 2023

Community Notices

Curly Cone to expand Gun Lake site to welcome bar

The Curly Cone Restaurant at Gun Lake plans to expand at its location to include the addition of the Thirsty Buddy bar, which will operate as a separate entity in…

Editor March 11, 2023

Articles

Leighton Twp. renewed air strip proposal still on hold

Galloway Landings owner Clark Galloway's request to amend deed restrictions for his private airs trip and associated property was tabled last Wednesday night by the Leighton Township Planning Commission, at…

Editor March 11, 2023

Features

‘Pride N Joy dog grooming service to open in Dorr

Nicole Pitsch will open and operate her Pride N Joy dog grooming business in Dorr starting Monday, April 3. Pitsch, who also will be head groomer, said, "Ever since I…

Editor March 10, 2023

Features

Local man sings tribute to his hometown of Hopkins

Shawn Moulenbelt, son of Mimi Gabriel and Bruce Moulenbelt, has produced a song, "My Town," which pays tribute to Hopkins, where he was raised for so many years. "I’ve seen…

Editor March 10, 2023

Community Notices

Winter: Yogi was right. It’s not over until it’s over

After a substantial amount of time in February and early March without having to shovel their driveways, residents in northeast Allegan County were pummeled Thursday night and Friday morning by…

Editor March 10, 2023

Articles

Hopkins FFA wins 2nd straight top chapter award

Gracie Langlois The Hopkins FFA this week was recognized as the top chapter as apart of the National Chapter Award for the second year in a row. "It is truly…

Editor March 9, 2023