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Apparently they weren't kidding when meterologists this past weekend predicted a winter storm will visit West Michigan. Schools werre closed, but that's because they were still on Christmas and New…

A Winter Storm Watch was issued at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, until Monday, Dec. 29, by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent,…

In a true rags-to-riches story, Wayland High School graduates Paul Goodwin and Ben Lenard Saturday pulled off an incredible win after starting the tournament in last place following game one…

Daniel Ray Postma, age 72 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, with his devoted wife by his side. He was born Dec. 27, 1952, to Almer and Jean Postma in…

David Haverdink Former Allegan County Sheriff David Haverdink was killed Tuesday while he responded to a medical incident as Hamilton Fire Chief. Haverdink, 74 years old, served as sheriff for…

To help celebrate the Christmas holiday break, a group of Wayland High School basketball alumni showed up at the Wayland gym for a pick-up game. The old-timers included Wes Hudson,…

Anne Lee Bonczyk, age 84, of Dorr, died peacefully Thursday, Dec 11. Born on July 23, 1941, in Ludington, to Alex and Jane (Love) Yonkovit, Anne was preceded in death…

Former Dorr businessman Dennis Hoeksema, age 93, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19. A loving, and caring man, Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He found great joy…

Jerry DeCaire Jerry DeCaire, one of the artists for Wolverine and Deadpool, will present a real-time drawing performance from 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 15, at Dorr Township Library. DeCaire’s Deadpool was featured in Marvel’s…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr: 25 Years Ago — Dec. 25, 2000 Blaine Koops, who defeated incumbent David Haverdink in the…