Editor

Watson Twp. to consider minimum house size ordinance

The Watson Township Planning Commission next month may have a public hearing on a minimum size home ordinance. Watson Township Trustee and Planning Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak told colleagues Thursday the…

Editor July 6, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. gets tough in 2 ordinance violation incidents

At least three people are likely to be facing fines as a result of Watson Township officials' actions over the last couple of weeks. Two were ticketed by Professional Code…

Editor July 6, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Canada to blame for Bygone Days delay

Yours truly and wife Coleen spent five days in Canada July 1-5 for an unusual reason — to get away from all of the noise of neighborhood fireworks launched by…

Editor July 6, 2017

Community Notices

Special meeting is July 13 on Dorr PC appointment

A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board has been called for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, to make an appointment to the Dorr Township Planning Commission. The meeting is…

Editor July 6, 2017

Community Notices

Wayland State Police post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers

In an attempt to help people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police, Wayland post, has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel pre-arrest diversion…

Editor July 5, 2017

Features

Hopkins celebrates Independence Day with parade, events

by Austin Marsman People from around the area flocked to Hopkins for the Independence Day festivities, which began with a community breakfast at the Hopkins Fire Station. Live music, games,…

Editor July 5, 2017

Community Notices

United Church of Wayland plans ice cream social

The United Church of Wayland is celebrating National Ice Cream Month by inviting all ice cream lovers to join in an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing at…

Editor July 5, 2017

Articles

City to have election for 3 council seats in November

Three Wayland City Council seats will be expire in the November general election and all three incumbents are beating the bushes to seek another two-year term. Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel…

Editor July 5, 2017

Community Notices

Sts. Cyril & Methodius to observe 100th birthday Sunday

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Gun Lake, will celebrate its 100th birthday with a special service at 9:30 a.m. and activities following Sunday, July 9, in the new 5,200-square-foot…

Editor July 5, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday for Ronald Andres

Ronald B. Andres, age 75, died Monday, July 3. He was born Aug. 9, 1941 in North Dorr, the son of Bernard and Mildred (Peters) Andres. Ronald is survived by…

Editor July 5, 2017