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Funeral Dec. 4 for Dorothy Knudsen, 88, of Hopkins

Dorothy Bernice Knudsen, 88 of Hopkins, died Thursday, Nov. 29, at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Dorothy was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Winthrop, Mass., the daughter of…

Editor December 1, 2018

Sports

Wildcats win hoops opener despite woes against press

It's a safe bet that Wayland head varsity basketball coach Mike Hudson will be drilling his charges on breaking a full-court trapping press after his team's 58-44 season opening triumph…

Editor November 30, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Dec. 8 in Lapeer for Gwen Robinson

Gwendolyn Robinson, age 76, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends and co-workers and living her life to the fullest. She is survived by…

Editor November 30, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Founders were wise with electoral college

The map shows us that those old dead guys who established our constitutional democracy were very perceptive. The founders were concerned that the states of Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania…

Editor November 29, 2018

Articles

Dorr Board postpones action on marijuana ordinance

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night decided to take a "wait and see" attitude on the issue of allowing local marijuana dispensaries, but it was clear officials are opposed to…

Editor November 29, 2018

Articles

Dorr wastewater agreement debate recalls old wounds

A proposed resolution to sign a contract with the Dorr-Leighton Wastewater Authority rekindled old issues from almost a decade ago for the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening. The board voted…

Editor November 29, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Dec. 1 for Shelbyville man Alton Rackett, 92

Alton E. Rackett, age 92, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Nov. 27. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita. Surviving are his sons, Dennis Rackett, Cary and Marilyn Rackett;…

Editor November 29, 2018

Sports

Mick Francis, Katie Pickette Hall of Fame inductees

Mick Francis and Katie (Pickette) Slagh are the 2018-2019 inductees into the Hopkins Athletics Hall of Fame. Michael 'Mick' Francis, a longtime coach and teacher at HHS, Francis was chosen…

Editor November 28, 2018

Features

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

(Taken fro0m the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 1, 1993 Gov. John Engler’s survey of Michigan schools was not…

Editor November 28, 2018

Sports

Kicker McKenna Bruin to join Muskegon soccer team

McKenna Bruin, perhaps best known to many local sports enthusiasts as the placekicker for the Wayland High School varsity football team, has signed her letter intent to play women's soccer…

Editor November 28, 2018