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Mass of Christian burial Monday for Shirley Weber

May 9, 2024

She was born on July 18, 1936, on the family farm in North Dorr (Byron Center), where she lived all but 15 years of her life. Shirley (Wolf) Weber, age 87, died Tuesday, May 7. Shirley went from a farmer’s daughter to a farmer’s wife, and in doing so, had...

New Allegan County health officer appointed

May 8, 2024

Jacqueline Billette was chosen last month as the new Allegan County health officer. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint her, but it remains subject to final approval from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Billette most recently has been employed by the Central Michigan District...

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

May 8, 2024

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The old Plank Road passing by a house in Martin Township in the late 19th century. 25 Years Ago — May 10, 1999 Because of the recent Columbine school shooting tragedy, there seems to be an...

Wayland non-homestead millage request OK’d

May 8, 2024

Voters approved the Wayland Union School District’s request for renewal of 18 mills for non-homestead properties over the next seven years. The total levy actually is 18.387 mills, with the third of mill added to handle the Headlee rollback over the next seven mills. The Headlee Amendment, passed by voters...

Wayland area hit by storms, but tornadoes avoided

May 8, 2024

Inclement weather dominated the scene in West Michigan Tuesday afternoon and evening, as several tornadoes attacked several small communities and Portage south of this area. Allegan County was under a severe weather warning and tornado watch. Damage was widespread, perhaps the worst in southwest Michigan in a long time.

Memorial service Friday for Colten Sabin of Hopkins

May 7, 2024

Colten Alan Sabin, 23, of Hopkins, died Saturday, May 4. Born Aug. 24, 2000, he was the son of Anna Marie Dame and Alfred Jay Sabin, IV. Colten had worked as a semi driver and package handler for UPS. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, but...

‘King of Deutz tractors’ Dean Johnson has died

May 7, 2024

Dean Johnson died the evening of Wednesday, May 1. He was preceded in death by father Lyle Johnson, mother Phyllis Johnson (Lathrop) and youngest brother Mark Johnson. He is survived by sons Kyle and Matt Johnson. Siblings Dale Johnson and Julie Kuklewski and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Steadfast to...

Celebration of Life Friday for motorcycle crash victim

May 6, 2024

A celebration of life will Friday in Grand Rapids for Johnathon Curl-Cardosa, who was killed May 1 in a motorcyle crash in Leighton Township. “John” was born on Feb. 16, 1981, in Grand Rapids to Dianne Curl and Ray Cardosa. John loved his family and friends beyond measure. He loved...

Fire Chief Stoddard recovering well from heart attack

May 6, 2024

Interim Wayland City Fire Chief Jon Timmers told the City Council that though the number of calls are up and Chief Jim Stoddard is recovering from a heart attack, the department is still well equipped to take of business. Timmers appeared at Monday night’s meeting to thank the community and...

Editorial

Leighton’s action does more than save a business

May 5, 2024

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I wish to sing the praises of forward thinking demonstrated this week by Leighton Township Clerk Rachel Fennema and Trustees Brian Bonnema and John Hooker. Instead of succumbing to the tired, outdated, old fiddle-faddle...

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