Editor

Yes, history repeats itself for Martin 35 years later

Coach Brad Blauvelt celebtates Martin polished off a storybook record-setting season Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette by conquering previously unbeaten Merrill 74-24. It was record setting in…

Editor November 19, 2022

Community Notices

131 freeway lanes closed north, south of Wayland

A 20-vehicle pileup near the D Avenue exit (No. 44) on southbound U.S.-131 closed a stretch of the freeway south of Wayland for much of Friday. Kalamazoo County deputies said…

Editor November 19, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Renee Bartz of Dorr is Tuesday

Renee Marie Bartz, age 61 of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 17. Renee loved to cook, garden, hunt and fish, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.…

Editor November 19, 2022

Obituaries

Services slated for Monday in Hopkins for David Kucor

David Kukor, age 77, of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 18. He is survived by his children, Debbi (Chris) Haveman, David (Cindy) Kukor II, Denise Hill; grandchildren, Corey (Jackie), Ashley (Curtis),…

Editor November 18, 2022

Community Notices

Winter storm causes traffic crash near Dorr 131 exit

US-131 northbound and southbound lanes Friday morning were closed at 142nd Avenue to north of the Kent County line for many accidents. Crews were trying to move vehicles up and…

Editor November 18, 2022

Articles

Dorr Parks Commission gets OK to seek DNR grant

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night adopted a resolution supporting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) application titled, “Dorr Township North Park Upgrades” to the Spark Grant program for basketball…

Editor November 17, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: What happens when criminals fight war?

by Robert M. Traxler In an article, News Max reported: “Meanwhile, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, said (Vladimir) Putin has recently signed a law allowing the "military mobilization" of Russians who…

Editor November 17, 2022

Community Notices

Winter’s first snow for this area arrives to slow traffic

Public safety vehicles ushered the Martin schools' team bus for players, band members and cheerleaders making the trek Thursday morning to the Superior Dome in Marquette for the state championship…

Editor November 17, 2022

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) In 1940 the telephone exchange office that was located at 1818 Church St., Dorr, where in…

Editor November 16, 2022

Obituaries

No services planned for David Adams of Wayland

David Paul Adams, age 70, died at his home Tuesday, Nov. 15. He was preceded in death by his parents Byron and Glenna Adams; and sister, Lorraine Reeber. Dave enjoyed…

Editor November 16, 2022