August 2019

Will Tuinstra violate term limits rules he invokes for others?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell from reliable sources that Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra is seriously…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Chemical Bank announces merger with TCF National Bank

TCF National Bank and Chemical Bank have merged, local Chemical Bank customers were notified recently. The letter said, “For now, keep banking at your existing branch locations and through your…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr Township’s plans for road work outlined by treasurer

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin has reported to the Dorr Township Board about plans for future road work after the Citizens’ Road Committee meeting Aug. 14. The committee members have…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Free water stations only a precaution at Hopkins Elementary

Hopkins Public School officials say the drinking water at Hopkins Elementary is safe for normal use, but water stations are being made available nonetheless. The precautions are being taken because…

Editor August 31, 2019

Sports

Martin posts impressive win over solid Bellevue grid outfit

The Martin varsity football team had a particularly satisfying season-opening victory Friday evening. The Clippers prevailed 20-12 over Bellevue in a game that started Thursday night but was postponed for…

Editor August 30, 2019

Sports

Former Viking cager, Wildcat coach, records 3rd career ace

Former Hopkins basketball star and Wayland head basketball coach Kelly McEwen recorded a hole-in-one Friday at Thornapple Pointe No. 15, a 175-yard par three. He said it was the third…

Editor August 30, 2019

Sports

Wildcats drop grid season opener at Kenowa Hills, 28-20

The Wayland Union High School varsity football team lost its season opener Thursday and Friday, 28-20, at Kenowa Hills. Half of the game was played Thursday evening, but postponed until…

Editor August 30, 2019

Articles

Dorr Township maintenance supervisor’s job may be filled

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night agreed to offer the maintenance supervisor’s position to Randy Grantham at a pay rate of $18 per hour. Grantham succeeds Jarrod Simon, who resigned…

Editor August 30, 2019

Obituaries

Andi Parbel’s celebration of life, graveside service Sept. 5

Longtime Wayland Unions Schools teacher Andi Parbel, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 29. A teacher in the Wayland system for 30 years, Andi was known as the epitome of a…

Editor August 30, 2019

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board votes to concur with sewer authority rules

The Dorr Township Board, after lengthy and contentious discussion Thursday evening, adopted a resolution of concurrence with Dorr-Leighton Sewer System rules and regulations. Supervisor Jeff Miling, who shares administrative duties…

Editor August 30, 2019