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Sustainable business park prospects dim; it’s a shame

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor Digital Camera The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township…

Editor December 20, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 21, 1998 The Wayland Union school district plans to present a…

Editor December 20, 2023

Sports

WHS grad nails 4 threes in Olivet University victory

Wayland High School graduate Madalyn Terry, a freshman at Olivet University, nailed four three-point field goals for the Comets in a 77-46 victory Tuesday night over Mount Mary (Wisc.) It…

Editor December 20, 2023

Sports

Hopkins loses to WMAA in double overtime thriller

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball lost a tough one in double overtime in non-conference action at home against West Michigan Aviation Academy, 65-64..Hopkins had the lead throughout the early going,…

Editor December 20, 2023

Sports

Wildcats avenge last year’s district loss to Hamilton

Revenge was sweet for the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday evening when it stormed past Hamilton 61-37. The Hawkeyes last March ended the ‘Cats season in the district semifinals.…

Editor December 19, 2023

Articles

Landscaping supply Co. coming to Dorr Township

A manufacturer of erosion control straw will be setting up shop next year at the corner of 12th Street and 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. The Dorr Township Planning Commission…

Editor December 19, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Saturday for Ken DeHamer

Kenneth “Ken” DeHamer, age 91, died at his home in Wayland Saturday, Dec. 16. Ken enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors, and being with his family. He served his country in…

Editor December 19, 2023

Sports

O-K Conference sports realignment announced

(Chart courtesy of Wayland High School varsity cross-country and girls' track coach Ray Antel). Because seven schools opted to leave the O-K Conference and form a new league, realignment for…

Editor December 19, 2023

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial is Dec. 27 for Jimi Edema

James Carl Edema Jr., age 60, of Dorr died Saturday, Dec. 16. Jimi loved pulling his Farmall’s at tractor pulls and winning. He loved to swim, sit in the sun,…

Editor December 19, 2023

Community Notices

Dorr Lions Club donations to 33 local families noted

The Dorr Township Lions made available turkeys, potatoes and toys to 33 local families with 128 people. Donors to the club's Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets included American Legion Post 127,…

Editor December 18, 2023