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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 — Oct. 20, 1993 A developer’s plans to build a 2,500-foot boardwalk through…

Editor October 17, 2018

Sports

Henley settles for 2nd in O-K Silver cross-country meet

It wasn’t really a good day Wednesday for Hopkins school record-breaking harrier Todd Henley. The Viking junior once again did not break 16 minutes for the five-kilometer run and for…

Editor October 17, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for Jason Jenkinson, 31, of Dorr

Jason Scott Jenkinson, age 31 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 15. He is survived by his parents, Sandy and Bob Gardner; father, Scott Jenkinson; siblings, Heather (Devin) Jenkinson and Ashley (Kody…

Editor October 17, 2018

Sports

Wildcat girls 6th, boys take 7th in O-K Gold meet

The Wayland girls’ cross-country team placed sixth and the boys seventh in the O-K Gold Conference meet Tuesday at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Lady Wildcats finished ahead of…

Editor October 16, 2018

Articles

Site plan review for Liquid Haulers Maintenance on hold

Comedian Woody Allen has been quoted as saying, "Eighty percent of life is just showing up." Officials and engineers with Liquid Haulers Maintenance should have heeded the words. The Dorr…

Editor October 16, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: If city OKs chickens, what animals next?

I know I'm out of touch when I read people are so wound up about having chickens within the city limits. Being an animal lover myself, I respect the hard-working…

Editor October 16, 2018

Features

WHS senior Brennan Grimes is National Merit scholar

Brennan Grimes, daughter of Darryl and Melissa Grimes of Wayland, has been named as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. She is one of only two semi-finalists in…

Editor October 16, 2018

Community Notices

Martin gas station robbery suspect apprehended

A man brandishing a handgun robbed the Clark gas station in downtown Martin, but was apprehended later Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office responded to the call at about…

Editor October 16, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Town-gown voting issues troubling

The Republican Party is mired in a series of controversies involving accusations of voter suppression. The Republican Secretary of State who is running for governor of Georgia is taking a…

Editor October 15, 2018

Articles

Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…

Editor October 15, 2018