Posted inObituaries
Celebration of Life for David Hilaski will be at Dorr Legion post
David Ray Hilaski, died at his home in Dorr on Friday May 22. He was 72. David loved life and lived it to its fullest, and even though he suffered…
Posted inSports
Slumping Clippers’ overall baseball season record slips to 5-18
The Martin baseball team finished a dismal week by dropping a doubleheader to visiting Kalamazoo Hackett Friday, losing the first game 16-0 and the second 10-0. The Clippers started the…
Posted inEditorial
Wayland’s 2nd baseball field will not ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’
To the editor: I find myself frustrated with the grumbling I am hearing from some folks who are concerned about spending money to begin equalizing athletic facilities between Wayland High…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Bridge at Martin exit, No. 55, over U.S.-131 is now open
The bridge at the Martin exit, No. 55, for access to the east-west M-222 between Martin and Allegan now is open. The bridge was brought down last winter and has…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Marian Streb-Albers
Marian G. Streb-Albers, 70, of Dorr, died Friday, May 22. Marian, who was born on March 1, 1945, was an avid flower gardener. She enjoyed her time spent with friends.…
Posted inEditorial
State Legislature doesn’t give a damn about what you think
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. When I was a youngster, I was inspired by Lincoln’s immortal words about “government…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: Overused, overhyped words only muddle debate
Words have power, words have meaning, words can condemn or inspire. Let’s take a look at the word racist; it is a vile word, an insulting word, and a word…
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Services will be Saturday for Barry Mathews, 61, of Shelbyville
Barry E. Mathews of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, May 19, at the Magnum Care Nursing Home in Hastings. He was 61. Mr. Mathews was born September 14, 1953, in Atlanta, Ga.,…
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Then and Now addition fund-raising campaign to start July 1
Dorr Township Library Director Natalie Bazan has announced the fund-raising campaign on behalf of the Then and Now Historical Library addition will begin July 1. Bazan and Library Board…
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Democracy Tree: State Legislature continues war on unions
State Rep. Amanda Price (R-89) this week introduced House Bill 4630, co-sponsored by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98). The proposal is to amend Public Act 150 of 1962 which laid down…