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Celebration of life Saturday for ’74 grad Rick Mauchmar

Richard Lee Mauchmar, age 66, died Saturday, Oct. 8, after his battle with cancer. Richard was born May 15, 1956, to his parents Lois and Ford Mauchmar. A loving husband,…

Editor October 19, 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) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 20, 1997 Coach Mark Austin’s Hopkins girls captured two more victories,…

Editor October 19, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial mass will be Saturday for Ann Ugianskis

Ann Marie Ugianskis, age 77, died Monday, Oct. 17. Ann had a heart for others. She embodied the virtues of love, patience, kindness and humility. She was very family oriented,…

Editor October 19, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life pending for Patricia George, age 82

Patricia Gail George, age 82, died Saturday, Oct. 15. Patricia worked for several years at Moline State Bank, later moving on to Three Rivers Savings and Loan and eventually retiring…

Editor October 19, 2022

Sports

Hopkins girls capture 2nd again in O-K Silver meet

Just as it has all season long, the Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team finished second in the O-K Silver Conference cross-country meet Tuesday at the Ironwood Golf Course, Byron Center.…

Editor October 18, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys finish as O-K Gold runners-up in cross

There were no surprises Tuesday afternoon in a cold, wet and windy O-K Gold Conference boys’ cross-country meet at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Wayland yet again finished second, just as…

Editor October 18, 2022

Articles

Sustainable Business Park takes another step forward

Plans for a sustainable business park in Dorr Township took a step forward Tuesday night when the Planning Commission approved a preliminary request for a planned unit development for the…

Editor October 18, 2022

Editorial

The general election: Picks ‘n pans for the City Council

Grace Sefranik Jennifer Antel DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the…

Editor October 18, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral set at Gun Lake church for Judith Sterken

Judith Sterken, age 81, died Friday, Oct. 14. She is survived by her children Todd Sterken and Terry (Patty) Sterken; grandchildren Todd Sterken Jr. and Journey Ann Sterken; siblings Marv…

Editor October 18, 2022

Sports

Hopkins still can win or share Silver volleyball title

The Hopkins High School volleyball team still entertains hopes of winning or sharing the O-K Silver Conference championship with a solid performance next Saturday in the league meet. The Lady…

Editor October 18, 2022