Posted inObituaries
Former Hopkins school secretary Dorothy Wilson dies
Dorothy Ann (Opperman) Wilson died Tuesday, April 30, at the age of 92, in Kalamazoo Rose Arbor, Centrica. Dorothy was born March 3, 1932, in Grand Rapids to the late…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: AntiSemitism apparently still alive and well
by Robert M. Traxler The progressive movement has evolved. The cancel culture would have gone after anyone who disagrees with the politically correct movement; race, color, creed, nation of origin,…
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Rock ‘N Bowl may soon be able to sell alcohol
The projected new owners of the Rock ’N Bowl establishment got a huge boost from the Leighton Township Board Thursday night. Tim Elzinga and Dean Rosendaal of Pin3LLC are forging…
Posted inSports
Vikings win 3 track duals; Helder sets 400 record
What a day for both Hopkins High School track teams! Both the girls’ and boys’ squads came up with three dual meet victories over Wyoming Godwin Heights, Comstock Park and…
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Lady Wildcats sweep another O-K Gold opponent
Madi Ludema had a really good ballgame against Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the twin bill opener Thursday in a 19-1 victory and then the “Cats cruised to a 15-0…
Posted inComing Events
Martin Elementary lot partially closed Monday
The Martin Elementary School parking lot will be partially closed Monday, May 6, for the entire day due to exploratory drilling to collect core samples for soil testing. The drilling…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Leighton Township
Less than 24 hours after the report of a fatal motorcycle crash in Leighton Township, a GoFundMe post appeared on Facebook that might identify the victim. The post read: "...…
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Dorr Elementary is a national ‘Showcase School’
Dorr Elementary has been selected as a 2023-2024 Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. Awardees demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. A…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Michigan State Telephone Company (the predecessor of Michigan Bell) purchased its first motor vehicle in…
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Local fire depts., students take part in’Wash Away’
The Leighton, Dorr and City of Wayland fire departments Wednesday took part in a “Wildcat Wash Away” event. Students who signed up to attend the event would gather in our…