Leighton Fire Chief Matt Weston welcomed two new firefighters, Matt Rabino and Ethan McQuay, to the department. Both are experienced firemen. The Paris Ridge residential development is located on the…

David Lyle Simpson died Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 79. David was born to his late parents Raymond and Arla (Taylor) Simpson on Oct. 4,…

by Joseph Schultz The Leighton Township Planning Commission had a discussion Wednesday night on a zoning amendment that would require a water hookup to a new development. It is being…

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): 25 Years Ago — Nov. 13, 2000 Lifetime local resident Jackie Straub wrote a letter to…

The web design business, which did the township’s web site, indicated that the federal government will penalize those who provide a web site that is not compliant with Americans with…

Barbara Lois (Merbs) Earl of Cutlerville, died Monday, Nov. 10. She was 72. Barbara was born on Feb. 8, 1953, in Allegan, to Joseph and Madelyne Merbs (Rewa). She attended…

Donald Lee Ver Hage of Otsego died Monday, Nov. 10. He was 82. He was born May 15, 1943, in Kalamazoo, the son of Donald and Martha Ver Hage, who…

Wayland High School students appear to be pleased with the joy of giving much needed food during the SNAP crisis. Because so many people in the United States have been…

A crowd of about four dozens citizens caused standing room only at the Hopkins Township Hall. “The ayes have it.” Or do they? It was somewhat difficult to tell Monday…

Martin High School wrestling coach Logan Curry this weekend he was recognized by the Michigan Wrestling Association as the Division 4 Coach of the Year. A spokesman said, "Coach Curry’s…