Editor

Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5

Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat of spreading the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Articles

Leighton to install cameras to catch juvenile hooligans

Leighton Township officials have had enough of the antics of young teen hooligans who have been vandalizing the township hall. The Township Board agreed Thursday evening to install video cameras…

Editor March 12, 2020

Obituaries

Chuck Andrysiak, Watson trustee, dies in traffic crash

Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

‘Cat frosh sensation makes D-2 all-state bowling team

Wayland High School freshman Kadence Bottrall has been named to the first unit of the Division 2 all-state bowling team. Her coach and father, Eric, commented, "I can’t be more proud of…

Editor March 12, 2020

Community Notices

WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts

The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

MHSAA cancels Martin girls’, boys’ tourney games

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball regional final contest tonight at 6:30 has been canceled by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The Clippers boys' district finals contest Friday evening also…

Editor March 12, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral March 21 for Wilma Smith, 93, of Burnips

Wilma Smith died Monday, March 9, at Georgetown and Cambridge Manor. She was 93. Wilma was born in Burnips on March 26, 1926 to Anthony and Friedericka (nee Strickfaden) Berens.…

Editor March 12, 2020

Sports

Martin boys, girls only area teams left in hoops tourney

Martin is the only area boys’ varsity basketball team still standing after district tournament semifinal play Wednesday evening. The Clippers turned back Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 48-14 to earn a date…

Editor March 11, 2020

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 15, 1995 In a letter to the editor defending “resigned” varsity…

Editor March 11, 2020

Articles

Dorr Library’s millage request appears to have won

The Dorr Township Library’s request for 0.6-mill for 10 years appears to be headed for victory. With 36.62% of precincts reporting, the number of “yes” votes was 1,281 to just…

Editor March 10, 2020