Local Government

Assessor’s resignation proves Dorr Contras resurgent

The news this week that Dorr Township Assessor Patti Sampley has resigned merely bolsters my assertion that the Contras are resurgent in local politics and the consequences are obvious. Sampley,…

Editor September 2, 2017

Community Notices

Miner succeeds the late Pat Staley on Wayland Twp. Board

Matt Miner has been appointed to the Wayland Township Board trustee's seat vacated by the death of Patricia Staley. Miner, who is no stranger to local government, was sworn in…

Editor August 12, 2017

Articles

WAEMS responding to record number of calls this year

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night learned that Wayland Area Emergency Services has been extremely busy this year, and that could translate into increased costs for next year. Penny Post,…

Editor July 27, 2017

Articles

Dorr Plan Commission wants Twp. Board input on marijuana

Discussions about medical marijuana dispensaries continue for area municipalities in the wake of a state law passed last fall and in anticipation of a state-wide ballot proposal likely to take…

Editor June 20, 2017

Articles

City to decide 2017-18 FY budget at special meeting June 26

The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table action on the proposed fiscal year 2017-18 budget until Monday morning, June 26. The delay was caused essentially by council members…

Editor June 19, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Election ’86 was an epiphany on racism

The book "Everybody Lies," offers an interesting appraisal of just who we Americans are in this troubled era of political vitriol and division. Author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz declares "Google is a digital…

Editor June 18, 2017

Editorial

Why not let local government control fireworks madness?

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve been railing against the Michigan Legislature’s terrible decision to allow fireworks everywhere on…

Editor June 16, 2017

Articles

Dems had majority in Dorr Twp. less than a decade ago

Once upon a time, Dorr Township was an island of Democrats in a sea of Republicans in Allegan County. Those days are gone. To be sure, there have been pockets…

Editor June 15, 2017

Articles

Casino expansion results to be unveiled Wednesday

The results of a $76 million expansion project at the Gun Lake Casino will be unveiled Wednesday, May 3, by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the…

Editor April 29, 2017

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board also discusses policies on employees

The Dorr Township Board had discussions about more issues than just Facebook policy Thursday evening. Members talked about policies governing employees, even though there are only two full-time. One debate…

Editor April 28, 2017