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Editorial

Drain the swamp: Choose Villar for county prosecutor

July 19, 2018

To the editor: Mike Villar is my candidate of choice. I support Mike Villar because he is not part of the political swamp that runs Allegan County. He is not someone who feels entitled to the position. He knows that his willingness to stand up to Margaret Bakker and the...

Shelbyville man, 38, killed in traffic accident on I-96

July 19, 2018

A 38-year-old Shelbyville man has been identified by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office as the victim of a fatal traffic accident in Eagle Township. Nicholas Delaney of Shelbyville, formerly of Sunfield, died after his vehicle rear-ended a box truck in a construction zone on I-96 near Grange Road. The accident...

Service Saturday for Dwayne Kivekas, 64, of Dorr

July 19, 2018

Dwayne G. Kivekas of Dorr died Monday, July 16. He was 64. He was born in Escanaba, June 10, 1954, and graduated from Rock High School in 1972. Dwayne worked at the Co-Op garage and K&K Mfg. Co. for several years. He then moved to Grand Rapids in the late...

Columns

One Small Voice: Is President Trump protecting Ivanka?

July 18, 2018

by Lynn Mandaville Former CIA Director John Brennan tweeted Monday morning: Why did Trump meet one on one with Putin? What might he be hiding from Bolton, Pompeo, Kelly and the American public? How will Putin use whatever Trump could be hiding to advantage Russia and hurt America? Trump's total...

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

July 18, 2018

25 Years Ago — July 21, 1993 An Aug. 3 referendum in a special election Aug. 3 will decide whether Ray and Norma Brenner can continue a gravel mining operation at their property on 10th Street in Martin Township. C-D’s Quik Mart had gasoline pumps installed at in front of...

Funeral is Friday for Delores Weber, 67, of Dorr

July 18, 2018

Delores J. Weber, age 67, of Dorr, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt died Tuesday, July 17. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1969, and Davenport University in 1986. Delores retired from Wayland Union Schools after 20 years. She enjoyed traveling and knitting. Most of the things she knitted...

Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race

July 17, 2018

Don Wickstra ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor The 26th District State Senate primary contest Aug. 7 will feature candidates who have played musical chairs to game the term limits system that has plagued Michigan politics for 22 years. Term...

Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment

July 17, 2018

Larry Dolegowski Larry's back. A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board resulted in the reappointment of Larry Dolegowski to the Planning Commission, to a seat he's held for more than 20 years. The board had the meeting a half hour before the Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening in order...

Ranger Rick: We have a right to defend ourselves

July 17, 2018

I read with interest Ms. Mandeville's column "One Small Voice: We must learn to conquer our fears."As usual, I agree with few of her assertions and statements, but she has every right to voice her concerns, however hollow and media clamor induced. I do agree that we excessively reacted after...

Funeral mass Saturday for ‘Aunt Jo’ Chrusciel, 91

July 17, 2018

Josephine "Aunt Jo" Chrusciel (Marklevitz), age 91,died Monday, July 16. She is survived by her brother, Roman (Colleen) Marklevitz; special caregivers, niece Darlene and Vic Lohroff, niece, Roni Hohnke, niece Mary Taylor, Sandy Velicky and Dar Lohroff; special neighbors Don and Paulette Gray and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews...

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