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Dorr Twp. Board votes to concur with sewer authority rules

August 30, 2019

The Dorr Township Board, after lengthy and contentious discussion Thursday evening, adopted a resolution of concurrence with Dorr-Leighton Sewer System rules and regulations. Supervisor Jeff Miling, who shares administrative duties with Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer on the authority, said it hasn’t been determined yet whether it’s necessary to have...

Service will be Wednesday in Dorr for Linda Smith, 76

August 30, 2019

Linda Lou Smith (Cline) died Wednesday, Aug. 28. She was born on July 29, 1943, to James and Florence Cline in Grand Haven, and moved to Hopkins. She spent the rest of her childhood on a dairy farm with her three brothers. She married Ron Smith on June 24, 1961,...

Community Notices

Fire destroys hay barn, tractor at Martin Township farm

August 30, 2019

A farm equipment barn owned by Irene and Royal Boulter on 114th Avenue in Martin Township was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Martin Fire Fire and Rescue reported the barn was fully engulfed when they arrived and the amount of vehicles driving down the road caused traffic issues for all...

Articles

Dorr Library Board unhappy with Tuinstra’s electioneering

August 30, 2019

Rachel Vote The Dorr Township Library Board made it very clear it is unhappy with the behavior of Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra during the failed millage election earlier this month. Two representatives from the Library Board told the Township Board Thursday evening that Tuinstra overstepped his freedom of speech...

Wayland, Martin football games delayed by lightning, storm

August 30, 2019

At the start of the Wayland-Kenowa Hills game Thursday evening, the Wildcat tri-captains brought with them the jersey of the late Ethan Mutschler (52) for the ceremonial coin toss. Mutschler was killed in a traffic crash during the summer. The Wayland and Martin High School football openers Thursday evening were...

Hopkins wins 22-20 squeaker at Ravenna in season debut

August 29, 2019

Colin Weber scored a conversion and completed a couple of passes for Hopkins at Ravenna. The Hopkins varsity football team pulled out a 22-20 squeaker over host Ravenna in its season opener Thursday evening. The Vikings converted on two of their there two-point conversion attempts and Ravenna was only one...

Columns

Army Bob: Why do progressives celebrate prejudice vs. OWM?

August 29, 2019

by Robert M. Traxler “Liberal CNN commentator Angela Rye had a fiery exchange with a Republican strategist during a panel discussion Monday night a week ago, telling him that "white men who think like you" are the "greatest terrorist threat in this country." OK, you folks are getting tired of me...

Gwenn Marie Forbes, 56, of Wayland, has been cremated

August 29, 2019

Gwenn Marie Forbes, 56, of Wayland, died Sunday, Aug. 25. Gwenn was born on July 27, 1963, in Grand Rapidsto Neal and Alice (Roerig) Forbes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids

Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday for Lois Wolf of Dorr

August 29, 2019

Lois Jean Wolf, 80, of Dorr, died Tuesday on the 59th wedding anniversary with her late husband, Bernard H. Wolf Sr. She is survived by her children, Bernard H. Wolf Jr. (Sarah Esposito) and Mary (Rick) Mudget; grandchildren Nathan Wolf, Paula (Russell) Weatherspoon, Samantha Postma, Joshua Postma (fiance Alex), Weston...

Service will be Tuesday in Burnips for Lorna Mann, 69

August 29, 2019

Lorna Mann, age 69, died Tuesday, Aug. 27. Lorna, a wife, mother and friend, was known for her work as a kitchen designer and as a licensed builder. She was involved for 20 years with the Women’s Auxiliary of the Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association and served as national...

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