Editor

Library millage boost actually can save taxpayers money

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third in a series of columns by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the one-mill request on the Aug. 6 special election ballot.…

Editor June 27, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Monday at St. Therese for Sophie Baweja, 94

Sophie Baweja, age 94, died Wednesday, June 26. Sophie was a member of St. Therese Church and the VFW Auxilliary, where she volunteered her time for many years. Sophie retired…

Editor June 27, 2019

Obituaries

Service Saturday for builder James Gabala of Hopkins, 82

James E. Gabala, 82 of Hopkins, died Monday. He was 82. Born Oct. 21, 1936, in Bay City, the eldest son of Thomas and Sylvia Gabala, Jim graduated from Wayland High…

Editor June 26, 2019

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Juliette Bishop, 89

Juliette Bishop, age 89, of Wayland, died Tuesday, June 25. She is survived by her son, Eddy (MaryLee) Bishop; daughters Gerda (Dick) Pitcher and MaryRose (Larry) Patterson; grandchildren Larry Jr.…

Editor June 26, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr-Leighton wastewater plant earns $4.5 million grant

The Dorr-Leighton Wastewater Treatment Plant has been awarded a $4.85 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to expand its size. Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling said the…

Editor June 26, 2019

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 29, 1994 Wayland City Manager Harmon (Pete) Stull, Hopkins Township Supervisor…

Editor June 26, 2019

Obituaries

Memorial service Saturday in Wayland for Kathleen Voshel

Kathleen (McGarry) Voshel, age 67, died Monday, June 24. She is survived by her brother David McGarry; sister Cindie McGarry; nieces Tami (Timothy) Brander and Valerie Hayes (Eddie Stickle); special…

Editor June 25, 2019

Obituaries

Martin High School ’78 grad Daniel McLaughlin dies at 59

Daniel Lee McLaughlin, 59, of Morley, died Monday, June 24, at his home. Born in Allegan on Jan. 30, 1960, he was the son of Micheal and Wanda (Lang) McLaughlin.…

Editor June 25, 2019

Features

Hopkins plans an all-day celebration of Fourth of July

The Hopkins Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration next week Thursday will feature a variety of events all day. The community will have its holiday activities at the park in downtown…

Editor June 25, 2019

Community Notices

Meat smoker fire closes Town & Country temporarily

The meat smoker caught on fire at the Town & Country Supermarket (formerly Weick's) on 124th Avenue, Gun Lake, shortly after noon Tuesday. There was minimal smoke damage, but the…

Editor June 25, 2019