Editor

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

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…

Editor July 19, 2018

Obituaries

Service Saturday for Dwayne Kivekas, 64, of Dorr

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…

Editor July 19, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Is President Trump protecting Ivanka?

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…

Editor July 18, 2018

Features

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

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…

Editor July 18, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral is Friday for Delores Weber, 67, of Dorr

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.…

Editor July 18, 2018

Editorial

Newcomer Don Wickstra a fresh breeze in Senate race

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…

Editor July 17, 2018

Articles

Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment

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…

Editor July 17, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: We have a right to defend ourselves

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…

Editor July 17, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral mass Saturday for ‘Aunt Jo’ Chrusciel, 91

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…

Editor July 17, 2018

Features

Carpenter, millwright training center work progressing

The West Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters training center at 700 Reno Drive is nearing completion at its site just south of General RV. The center, approved unanimously a year…

Editor July 16, 2018