Editor

Judge Kevin Cronin retirement leaves controversial legacy

EDITOR'S NOTE: The author has corrected three errors pointed out in the comments section. Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin of Hopkins is leaving the bench next month in about…

Editor December 29, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Liberals too often are zip code elitists

Let’s discuss the preconceived notions folks generate in their minds. I have a friend who, every time he speaks about the good folks in Dorr Township, does it in a…

Editor December 28, 2017

Articles

Dorr Township Board hears about drug activity in park

The Dorr Township Board was told Thursday evening about drug issues occurring at a corner of the South Park off 142nd Avenue, just as the Parks Commission is beginning to…

Editor December 28, 2017

Editorial

‘Border Wars’ football series eliminated unjustly

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell the powers that be again have shut down any chance…

Editor December 28, 2017

Sports

Viking boys pull out out 45-44 thriller over Hamilton

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory in three tries this season with a tight 45-44 victory Wednesday night over host Hamilton in the Hawkeyes' holiday tournament.…

Editor December 28, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers among the best in Michigan

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team's amazing stretch earlier this month was more than just school record setting. The Lady Wildcats have placed themselves statistically among the top performing teams…

Editor December 27, 2017

Features

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

(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1992 Two families at the Windsor Woods mobile home park have…

Editor December 27, 2017

Obituaries

Alvin Ruthruff’s service will be Friday in Hopkins

Alvin James Ruthruff, 85, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 24. Mr. Ruthruff was born Feb. 14, 1932,in Battle Creek, the son of the late Ernest C. and Mildred (French) Ruthruff.…

Editor December 27, 2017

Obituaries

Service Friday in Byron Center for Ray Hildenbrand

Raymond Hildenbrand, age 86, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 24. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Hildenbrand; children Douglas (Jane) Hildenbrand, Larry (Mandy) Hildenbrand, Rodney (Michele)…

Editor December 26, 2017

Sports

Wildcats start fast, then tank in 55-49 tourney loss

Wayland boys scored the first seven points and took an 11-4 lead in the first eight minutes of its Cornerstone University Holiday Basketball Tournament contest Tuesday night. You may not…

Editor December 26, 2017