Editor

Dorr deals with boards, commission and their pay

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening spent a lot of time dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission and representative to the Ambulance…

Editor May 18, 2023

Sports

Hopkins will send boy, girl, relay team to state meet

Trent Baugh soars to a regional championship by leaping 20-8.5 9in the long jump. COVER PHOTO: Jaeden Harshberger clears five feet, takes second and qualifies for the state meet. The…

Editor May 18, 2023

Community Notices

Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.

Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting…

Editor May 18, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Trump is better choice between 2 old guys

by Robert M. Traxler About 86,000 folks illegally crossed our southern border in one week, or 4.9 times the population of Martin, Hopkins, Moline, Wayland, and Dorr combined, nearly half…

Editor May 18, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls 1st, boys 2nd at Comstock Invitational

COVER PHOTO: Landen Klinge cleared an even 12 feet to win the pole vault for Hopkins. The Hopkins High School girls’ track team came in first at the Comstock Invitational…

Editor May 17, 2023

Obituaries

Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23

Victoria “Abby” Abigail Helrigel, age 23, died at home Tuesday, May 16, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Abby’s smile, humor, and beautiful outlook remained unwavering as she bravely…

Editor May 17, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— May 18, 1998 A public hearing is planned for Wednesday to gather Wayland…

Editor May 17, 2023

Community Notices

Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored

Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left)…

Editor May 17, 2023

Community Notices

Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they…

Editor May 17, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial service Friday for Donna Wicks of Hopkins

Donna Marie Wicks, 92, of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 11, at University of Michigan West Hospital. Born April 8, 1931, in Burnips, she was the daughter of the late Pearl…

Editor May 17, 2023