Jack Holtrop, age 58 of Freeland, died March 8. Holtrop was the founder, president and owner of JA Holtrop Inc. He was also part-owner, president and general manager of Clyde Cox Company in Hemlock.

Township Supervisor Tim Braun has a quick answer to calls to consolidate government services: Yes to sharing costs with other municipalities, no to metropolitan government. Today's obituaries: Jack ...