July 2022 – Page 4

Columns

Army Bob: The time has come to part with a Harley

July 21, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler With a heavy heart I say goodbye to my Harley; pushing three quarters of a century in life, it is just time to look to the safety of continuing to ride a motorcycle. Two plus decades in the United States Army taught me the importance of...

GoFundMe effort launched for Wayland cancer victim

July 20, 2022

A Go Fund Me page has been established for Csaba Barabas, who faces health and financial challenges with a recent cancer diagnosis. His wife, Rebecca (Karsies) is a 1996 graduate of Wayland High School, and her children attend Wayland High School. Daughter Olivia is the No. 1 runner on the...

First marijuana sales site may be on West Superior

July 20, 2022

Realtor Bob Serulla The commercial building housing Technology Solutions at 122 W. Superior St. has listed the building for sale and is entertaining offers through its private realtor, Bob Serulla. “We are currently looking to move by leasing some space in the area and continue to serve Wayland and Wayland...

Community Notices

Commercial structure fire reported in Martin Village

July 20, 2022

Martin Township Fire & Rescue Wednesday morning was reporting a commercial structure fire within the Village of Martin, which also summoned the Wayland Fire Department and Gun Plain Township Fire Department. The scene was cleared shortly afterward and there were no reports of injuries or damage.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Marty Marklevitz

July 20, 2022

Martha J. (Marty) Marklevitz of Dorr, died Saturday, July 16, in Wyoming, MI. Marty was born in Little York, Illinois, the daughter of Laura and Andrew Bertelsen. Marty was an excellent seamstress. She loved looking for and buying antiques, collecting Danish porcelain pieces, and traveling. She was a 50-year member...

Then & Now Historical Library closed Wednesday

July 19, 2022

The Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr will be closed Wednesday because of unfortunate and unusual circumstances. Staff member Pat Brewer suffered the loss of her husband, Carroll, and his funeral will be Thursday in Hopkins. Vice President Linda Stoepker will have several errands she must run and...

Articles

Martin Public Schools reorganizing staff, administrators for ’22-’23

July 19, 2022

Danielle Whitaker Shelby Finney Martin Public Schools is undergoing a reorganization of staff and adminsitrators to commence the 2022-23 academic year. Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone explained, "We have a couple more positions to fill due to our Pre-K through 12th grades re-organization and re-structuring. Martin Public Schools will be moving to a...

Second annual Martin Hometown Day tons of fun

July 19, 2022

by Denise Dykstra Our hometown feels empty today. Over the weekend, Martin held its second annual Hometown Day. Our town was bustling with people all day long. The great thing about having Hometown Days in your very own hometown, is that you are within walking distance from all the fun....

Road Commission foreman Carroll Brewer dies at 84

July 19, 2022

Carroll Lewis Brewer, 84, died Saturday, July 16, at Wings Home Hospice in Allegan. Carroll was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Hopkins, the son of Reo and Violet (Duryea) Brewer. He graduated from Hopkins Public Schools in 1956 He was active in basketball, track and band. He married his first wife, Coni...

Former mayor asks council to permit use of golf carts

July 18, 2022

Former Wayland Mayor Burrell Stein and citizen Amy DeShaw Monday night asked the Wayland City Council to reconsider earlier inaction and adopt an ordinance permitting use of golf carts. “I would like to see the council discuss legalizing golf carts and side by sides” in the next meeting Aug. 1,...

Month: July 2022