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Covid numbers soaring, but death stats still constant

Cases of the Covid-19 virus continue to climb in Allegan County, but the number of deaths from the disease has remained at seven since last summer. The recent spike in…

Editor October 30, 2020

Articles

Dorr Twp. Clerk expects a recount for Nov. 3 election

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told the Township Board Thursday night she expects a recount for the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m speculating there will be a recount (of the…

Editor October 30, 2020

Community Notices

Familiar face is missing on sidelines for Hopkins game

On the eve of a first-round football playoff game in Hopkins, the community is reeling from news about someone who will be missing on the sidelines. Michael “Mick” Francis, longtime…

Editor October 30, 2020

Obituaries

No service announced for David L. Baird, 77, of Dorr

David Larry Baird, age 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 28. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Irmgard (Ushi) Baird; children David (Lisa) Baird; grandchildren Morgan (Jason) Kwekel, Makenna…

Editor October 30, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Why must we punish minorities’ success?

by Robert M. Traxler Jews for Trump had a parade/rally in New York City Oct. 25. The vehicles in the parade stretched for miles, no person-to-person contact like in the…

Editor October 29, 2020

Sports

Clippers cruise to 53-13 playoff victory over Athens

The Martin varsity football team won its first round post-season playoff game on its home field Thursday evening, posting a 53-13 victory over visiting Athens. The Clippers, who have not…

Editor October 29, 2020

Articles

Employee handbook issues ignite Dorr Twp. bruhaha

It had been quite a spell since the last time Dorr Township Board members got into a public scrap, but Monday night they made up for the quiet time. Accompanied…

Editor October 29, 2020

Community Notices

Former Pine St. principal to give on-line presentation

Former Pine Street Elementary Principal and Wyoming Godfrey Lee Superintendent David Britten will be the presenter of an on-line historical lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Britten, now retired…

Editor October 29, 2020

Community Notices

County, area schools, get $ half million to fight Covid

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced donations totaling $500,000 to several local schools and Allegan County government to help deal with the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The donations come from the…

Editor October 29, 2020

Obituaries

Hopkins Hat Day to help deceased senior’s family

A Go Fund Me page on line has been established for the benefit of the mother of 17-year-old Hopkins High School senior Andrew Hofstee, who died suddenly last Saturday of…

Editor October 29, 2020