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Funeral will be Thursday for Greg Vanklompenberg
Greg Vanklompenberg of Dorr died Friday, March 24, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 46 years old. Greg was born Oct. 23, 1976, in Grand Rapids, the son of…
Posted inSports
Hopkins to honor greatest volleyball coach today
The community of Hopkins will honor the most successful volleyball coach in its history at 5 p.m. this afternoon at Russo's downtown, where Terri Merren Wisser will be guest of…
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Sycamore students have pet supply drive success
A group of Sycamore Elementary School students completed a wildly successful supplies drive. They were able to donate bags and bags of pet food, treats, some fun toys, and some…
Posted inArticles
School officials promise bond also will help robotics
The Wayland Union High Schools’ Robotics team this weekend is competing in the state contest at Grand Valley State University, placing third at the end of the first day. The…
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Dorr Township adopts more than $1.5 million budget
Digital Camera The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a budget with more than $1.5 million expected revenue, and a little more money in the fund balance. Supervisor Jeff Miling…
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Army Bob: Why does our govt. seem to love China?
by Robert M Traxler China is leading in saving the earth. Well, yes, according to our former governor. “U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm claimed Friday that Americans can…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins schools keepin’ it local with Scott VanBonn
Scott VanBonn The Hopkins Board of Education Wednesday night, after conducting interviews with three candidate finalists, decided to hire Direction of Instruction Scott VanBonn as new superintendent. After the interviews…
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Dorr Twp. Library plans program on ‘Poor Farms’
Adam Oster Adam Oster from the Library of Michigan will talk about the early history of Michigan Poorhouses or "Poor Farms" and their attempts to care for the poor, elderly…
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Mulder’s Nursery to open at Martin Township location
The Mulder's Nursery Martin Township location is getting closer to an opening date, and prospects are looking into the end of April beginning of May. The business will not be…
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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— March 23, 1998 Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco has pleaded for more money…