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Kevin Boyles apparently is new Dorr Township sexton

Kevin Boyles tentatively has been selected as new cemetery sexton for Dorr Township, succeeding Bob Merren, who is retiring. Boyles works with his father in serving in that capacity in…

Editor October 27, 2017

Articles

Dorr Township not having easy time finding a new assessor

The Dorr Township Board is seeking applicants for township assessor, but thus far has received only one resume, that of Rosemary Anger of Hastings. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told board…

Editor October 27, 2017

Obituaries

Robert Sporer, ‘Captain RJ’ of Shelbyville dies at 88

Robert J. Sporer of Shelbyville, known as "Captain RJ," a proud Navy man, died Monday, Oct. 23. He was 88. Born July 18, 1929, he was raised on the western…

Editor October 26, 2017

Obituaries

Visitation Nov. 4 for former Dorr man Rick Shepard, 85

Richard Edward "Rick" Shepard, 85, of Wyoming, formerly of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 23. He was born July 25, 1932, in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Bernice Shepard. He was preceded in…

Editor October 26, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep in ‘Volley for Cure’ dual match

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated Allegan Tuesday night in a non-conference three-set sweep, 25-12, 25-23 and 25-18. The Lady Vikings and the Tigers were playing in an annual "Volley…

Editor October 26, 2017

Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools wins at-risk reading grant

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded an Additional Instructional Time Grant from the State of Michigan for $43,890. The grant will allow the district to provide summer school programming for…

Editor October 25, 2017

Columns

Basura: Pleasant memories of coaching soccer return

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” Dr. Seuss When my son was in elementary school, I served as a parent volunteer coach for soccer in the fall,…

Editor October 25, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Oct. 28, 1992 Wayland residents will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a $1 million bond issue to enable the city to upgrade its water needs,…

Editor October 25, 2017

Obituaries

North Dorr native Leroy ‘Curlie’ Wagner dies at age 84

Leroy L. "Curlie" Wagner of Plainwell died Saturday, Oct. 21. Curlie was born Dec. 14, 1932, in North Dorr; the son of George and Barbara (Donokowski) Wagner. A farmer, Curlie…

Editor October 25, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral is Friday for ‘Flower Lady’ Linda Medendorp

Linda L. Medendorp, age 78, died Monday, Oct. 23. Grandma Linda’s doors and arms were always open, and everyone knew it. Shea was known as “The Flower Lady” and “The Sweet…

Editor October 24, 2017