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Leighton joins other fire depts. in recruiting more volunteers

September 12, 2019

Bruce Bunker Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston told the Township Board Thursday evening the department plans to have an open house event Oct. 7 with a specific purpose in mind. Weston acknowledged a shortage of volunteers that plagues most other area departments and said the celebration next month will...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

September 12, 2019

(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 14, 1994 Hoeksema Hardware in downtown Dorr, a long time ago. Despite calls by area residents to close the Gun Lake Park boat launch in the wake of a tragic accident...

Norma Cabot, 89, turned down job offer from Johns Hopkins

September 10, 2019

Norma Cabot, age 89, died Monday, Sept. 9. Norma was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed adventure through her many travels from Africa, Galapagos, Svalbard, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and many more. She was an avid bird watcher as well. Norma graduated from Purdue University in 1950...

Services planned for Monday in Wayland for David Finch, 55

September 10, 2019

David Finch, age 55, died Monday, Sept. 9. David loved animals, fishing and watching the Tigers. He enjoyed learning about history, often watching and remembering many different historical facts. He loved being outdoors, either riding his bike or walking. He is survived by his mother, Harriet Finch; sisters Pamela (Bruce)...

Ranger Rick: Dems responsible for creating President Trump

September 10, 2019

The media, Democrats and RINOs are flummoxed — here is an orange-haired billionaire developer who ran for president with zero political experience, other than bamboozling New York City government into letting him develop the skate rink in Central Park, under budget and in record time, just like he said he...

Plan Commission OKs text amendment for Nickels-Otto site

September 10, 2019

Keith Nickels The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening agreed to a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to change eligibility requirements for an odd-shaped parcel in the industrial park. The 29-acre parcel, located at 1121 133rd Avenue near Reno Drive, was purchased by two Wayland High School graduates, Keith...

Hopkins girls 4th, Wayland 5th in Yankee Springs invitational

September 10, 2019

Olivia Barabas Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas continues to be impressive in her earliest varsity cross-country efforts, as she checked in 11th Monday at the Coach B Invitational at the Yankee Springs State Park. Only one female harrier came in under 20 minutes for the five-kilometer race. Barabas’ time was 21:48.27....

Wildcats open league play with 8-0 victory over Wyoming

September 10, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity boys' tennis team defeated Wyoming 8-0 Monday to even its overall season record at 2-2. It was the O-K Gold Conference dual match season opener for both squads. Winning for the Wildcats: • #1 Singles — Dylan Kelley, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. • #2 Singles —...

Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney elected to state board

September 10, 2019

Myrene Koch, Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney since 2018, has been elected by her peers to be on the Board of Directors of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM). PAAM is comprised of a 14-member Board of Directors and the Attorney General who represent Michigan’s 83 county prosecuting attorney offices....

Funeral will be Friday for Geraldine Krotz, 89, of Hopkins

September 10, 2019

Geraldine Louise Krotz, 89, of Hopkins, died Monday, Sept. 9, at her home. Born Sept. 26, 1929, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Herman and Emily Letha (Abbot) Grauman and was the wife of the late Robert Krotz. Mrs. Krotz was highly intelligent and extremely organized. Both attributes combined...

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