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Marathon runner Ralph Zoppa dies; service Monday

Ralph Zoppa of Wayland died Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 71. Ralph loved gardening, canning, books, astronomy, note taking, sweatpants and sweaters. He ran marathons for 23 years.…

Editor December 2, 2022

Articles

Watson told changes are coming for County Board

Scott Corbin Gale Dugan Allegan County Commissioner Gale Dugan Thursday evening told the Watson Township Board the County Board will see some interesting changes over the next two years. Dugan…

Editor December 1, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Covid origin explanations still lacking

The Sainted Doctor Anthony Stephen Fauci is back again, maintaining that all the evidence points to the Covid-19 origin being naturally occurring. Dr. Fauci being Dr. Fauci has hedged his…

Editor December 1, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial visitation Dec. 27 for Jim Tew, 82, of Hopkins

James “Jim” Vincent Tew, 82 of Hopkins, died Monday, Nov. 28, after a valiant fight against leukemia. Born in Battle Creek on March 15, 1940, he was the son of…

Editor December 1, 2022

Community Notices

Former Dorr Treasurer’s case reaches conclusion

Former Dorr Township Treasurer Myrna Marr pleaded guilty Sept. 14 in Allegan County Circuit Court and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and…

Editor November 30, 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— Dec. 1, 1997 A private water system is being proposed by Dick Baxter…

Editor November 30, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: A former librarian talks censorship

by Lynn Mandaville Even though I am six years gone from Wayland and eight years gone from “my” Henika Library, I keep as close tabs as I can on both…

Editor November 30, 2022

Community Notices

Martin’s food wagon won’t be available this Saturday

The Martin Area Resource Center food wagon will not be available to the public this coming Saturday, Dec. 3. A spokesperson said food service staff and volunteers have commitments to…

Editor November 30, 2022

Sports

Hopkins’ debut at Hamilton results in 43-40 defeat

The Hopkins High School girls' basketball squad has had a lot of trouble with non-league opponent Hamilton in recent years. The Lady Vikings again came up short in a 43-40…

Editor November 30, 2022

Obituaries

Ex-Carriage Stop manager Shirley Buskirk dies at 86

Shirley Buskirk of Martin died Tuesday, Nov. 29. She was born April 4, 1936, in Plainwell, the daughter of Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry. Shirley stayed at home and raised…

Editor November 30, 2022