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Retired New Image Remodel owner dies at 72

James A. "Jim" Hendriksma, age 72, died Tuesday, Nov. 16. Jim enjoyed traveling with his wife, watching his grandchildren's activities, spending time with friends at Fremont Lake Park, golfing, and…

Editor November 18, 2021

Obituaries

No service scheduled for RuthAnn Brog, age 80

RuthAnn Brog, 80, died Monday, Nov. 15. From the size of her heart, her devotion to God, her cooking, her style, and her love for anything black, white, silver or…

Editor November 17, 2021

Columns

Tan, rested, ready, Ramblin’ Road is back and better

If you are reading this, it means Editor David T. Young has forgiven me for being AWOL for almost two months. I needed time to regroup. It turns out after…

Editor November 17, 2021

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1996 (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) Barry Brower, a 1963 Wayland High School graduate, presents…

Editor November 17, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life date for Shelly Kibby undetermined

Shelly Kibby, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, died Sunday, Nov. 14, after a five month battle with brain cancer. Shelly drove bus for Hopkins Public Schools for 15…

Editor November 17, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Diane Statler of Wayland

Diane Statler, age 58, died Sunday, Nov. 14. Diane was a devoted homemaker and she had a genuine heart to be a caretaker for anyone in need. Her faith was…

Editor November 16, 2021

Articles

Master plan open house to be held in Dorr Dec. 21

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening was given an update on the proposed new master plan by consultant Nathan Mehmed of Williams & Works. Mehmed went over most of…

Editor November 16, 2021

Columns

I’m blessed to have a front porch view into community

by Denise Dykstra Our school played their last football game of the season Friday. Some time ago, our small school transitioned to eight-man football and this year our youngest son…

Editor November 16, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Friday in Allegan for Mary Lou Brennan, 89

Mary Lou Brennan, 89, of Wayland, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, Nov. 12, at the home of her daughter, Marla. She was born in what is now the City of…

Editor November 16, 2021

Obituaries

Construction company owner Todd Dykstra dies

Todd Alan Dykstra, 56, of Middleville, died Saturday, Nov. 13. Todd was the owner of Dykstra Construction and worked as a truck driver for Grassmid Trucking and Grand Rapids Express.…

Editor November 16, 2021