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Funeral Friday in Dorr for Harold Morgan, age 72

March 12, 2018

Harold D. Morgan, age 72, died Sunday, March 11. Harold was a "Mr. Fix-it." He loved traveling and visiting many “tourists traps” and family along the way. He was a great singer, enjoyed reading books, and had many cars throughout his lifetime, classic, used, or new, He really enjoyed retirement, spending time with his family, and...

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Hopkins Township adopts more than $300,000 budget

March 12, 2018

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night adopted a 2018-19 fiscal year budget of more than $300,000 and has to dip into the fund balance to meet a projected shortfall. Revenues are expected to be at $308,680 versus $356,778 in projected expenditures. The $48,158 difference will be absorbed by the fund...

Gun Lake Tribe wants to buy 130 acres in Hopkins Twp.

March 12, 2018

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night took no action on a request from the Gun Lake Tribe to purchase 130 acres of land near Arnsman's Septic Service on 12th Street, just north and west of Exit No. 61 on the U.S.-131 expressway. John Shagonaby, senior director for government affairs, told...

Wildcats’ season concluded in regional semis, 63-47

March 12, 2018

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball season came to end Monday in a 63-47 loss to Dowagiac at Coloma High School in the Class B regional semifinals. The Wildcats, who claimed the district championship last Friday, finished the campaign with a 10-13 record overall. The Chieftains, now 19-5, will have the...

Missing Dorr man found dead by area authorities

March 12, 2018

David Lewis Amerson, 36, the Dorr Township man man reported missing over the weekend was found dead Monday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's office. Authorities said there was no indication of any foul play. His body was found with the help of K-9 officers on his property near...

Allegan Hillside in lockdown Friday due to trespassing

March 12, 2018

by Austin Marsman The Allegan main campus for the Hillside Learning and Behavior Center went into lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a trespasser on campus. Public Information Coordinator Tom Scheidel said, "The school followed procedure by going into lockdown and notifying the police. Police arrived on the scene in...

Dorr Township man, 36, missing since Friday night

March 11, 2018

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance. Deputies were dispatched to the Amerson residence in Dorr Township and were told David Lewis Amerson was missing from his residence by family members after he failed to meet them for a...

Let’s follow Texas’ lead to end rigged election system

March 10, 2018

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby ask the Michigan Legislature to pass a law that requires runoffs when no primary election candidates captures at least 50% of the total vote. We are told we live in a democratic...

Presley Hudson, CMU to play in NCAA women’s tourney

March 10, 2018

Presley Hudson, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is heading the NCAA women's basketball tournament later this month with Central Michigan University. CMU Saturday posted a 96-91 victory in the championship round of the Mid-American Conference tournament to claim the league title outright. Hudson, an all-stater at Wayland and...

Funeral will be Wednesday for Nadine Ellinger, 79

March 10, 2018

Nadine Kay Ellinger, age 79, formerly of Shelbyville, died Sunday, March 4. Nadine loved her dogs; Dobby, Finnigan, Kennedy. She spent much of her time with her pets. Nadine was involved with her church, Shelbyville United Methodist. She is survived by her sisters, Nora Ellinger, Devra Ostrom, Marcella Staggs; many nieces,...

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