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New Dorr firefighter makes all in the family

The Dorr Township Fire Department's newest member is a fourth generaation firefighter locally. Caleb Fifelski is following in the footsteps of his great grandfather, former Chief Floyd Fifelski, grandfather Chief…

Editor March 20, 2025

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Joan Riksen Saturday

Hopkins native Joan Riksen, 85, died Thursday, March 13. She was born in Hopkins July 26, 1939, to Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. She graduated from Hopkins High School in…

Editor March 19, 2025

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 — March 20, 2000 Wildlife specialist Lori Neely was photographed on the front…

Editor March 19, 2025

Features

Two Hopkins students win teen artist awards

Hopkins Middle School students Skyler Cervantes and Sydney Gulper was been announced as winners in the Scholastic Art & Writing regional artwork competition. Their entries have qualified them as two…

Editor March 19, 2025

Community Notices

SUV driver killed in Leighton Twp. crash

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities say they believe speed was a factor in a fatal traffic crash Monday night in Leighton Township. Deputies said a serious crash was called in at…

Editor March 18, 2025

Features

You can make pizza in a crock pot, honestly

You really can make pizza in a crock pot! Great for making your favorite food the easiest way. Customize your recipe by adding your favorites. Just remember to saute your…

Editor March 17, 2025

Articles

City shoots down housing plans for now

Artist's rendition of new housing. The Wayland City Council Monday night severely wounded, but did not kill Gun Lake Investments’ plans for a residential development at the former Cars2Go used…

Editor March 17, 2025

Features

Two Wayland teams place in OM contest

Two teams from Wayland Union Schools competed in the Odyssey of the Mind state competition at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The high school team (shown above) placed third in…

Editor March 17, 2025

Community Notices

WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 wrapped up its first competition this past weekend at Muskegon Orchard View High School. Though the Wildcats had some connection troubles in the…

Editor March 16, 2025

Columns

The late Bob Bender proved 1-party system

Bob Bender When I saw and read the obituary this past week for former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, some interesting memories and revelations came flooding back. Bob Bender…

Editor March 16, 2025