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Ten-year millage request is all about fund stability, planning

July 24, 2019

Rachel Vote EDITOR'S NOTE: This the latest in a series of weekly columns by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the Aug. 6 special election millage proposal. by Rachel Vote Ten years ago, Jason Aldean released “Big Green Tractor” and Miley Cyrus invited us to “Party in the...

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

July 24, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 27, 1994 Dorr Raceway was known a half century ago for philanthropc efforts. Bob Larr, Jr. was appointed to the Hopkins Board of Education seat vacated by the resignation of Bill...

Ranger Rick: The 35 and under crowd doesn’t know history

July 23, 2019

I watch different things on TV, from movies to political banter. Yesterday (Sunday), I was watching a young man with a microphone asking simple questions about dates, presidents, and political affiliations for presidents. • Question 1 — Who was the 1st President? George Washington was the obvious answer to someone...

Service will be Thursday for Hopkins graduate David Mull

July 23, 2019

Hopkins High School graduate David Robert Mull, age 75, of Walker, died Saturday July 20. He was born May 9, 1944, to Dorothy (Adamczyk) Mull and Robert Mull. Dave grew up in Hilliards and graduated from Hopkins High School. He worked for Meijer in transportation for 38 years. Dave loved...

Fire in Hunter’s Glen home summons 3 local departments

July 22, 2019

The Leighton, Wayland and Dorr Township Fire Departments were summoned to a fire at 4349 Travistock in Hunters Glen, just south of Moline. There was no one home at the time the blaze was called in. There was damage inside the manufactured home, but no injuries. (Photos courtesy of Josh Cline)

Columns

One Small Voice: I confess I struggle with being a racist

July 22, 2019

by Lynn Mandaville The surest sign a person is racist is when he or she says “I’m not a racist, but…” However, I have contended for a very long time that everyone is inherently racist, even when he or she has had parents like mine who consciously attempted to never...

Wildcat football players do community service after storm

July 22, 2019

About 30 members of the Wayland varsity football team Monday did a little community service in the area in the wake of last weekend's storms. Head coach Mike Doupe and players used their physical strength to move overturned tree limbs that came down Saturday. They stopped in at local residents'...

Let’s not let Dorr Library be a victim of ‘Bowling Alone’

July 21, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s no surprise to anyone when I add my voice to those who support the Dorr Township Library’s request for one mill in the Aug. 6 special election. For what it’s worth, perhaps not...

Austin Marsman adds another celebrity politician photo

July 21, 2019

Martin High School graduate, Grand Valley State University sophomore and West Michigan political activist Austin Marsman has done it again. Through his perseverance, he has once again managed to get his picture taken with a celebrity politician. Marsman, who also is a contributor to Townbroadcast, this past weekend added presidential...

Community Notices

Authorities find body of man who drowned in Green Lake

July 20, 2019

The body of 58-year-old Michael Pawloski of Caledonia was found Monday in Green Lake in Leighton Township after a two-day search. Allegan County Sheriff's office dispatchers reported they were called just after 2 p.m. Saturday. Divers and police and police and fire personnel were summoned to the scene, but they...

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