Editor

Dorr Lions Club donations to 33 local families noted

The Dorr Township Lions made available turkeys, potatoes and toys to 33 local families with 128 people. Donors to the club's Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets included American Legion Post 127,…

Editor December 18, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Wednesday for John Klinge, only 47

John Klinge of Wayland died at his home Sunday, Dec. 17, He was 47. John enjoyed swimming, paddleboarding and boating. He also enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and planting…

Editor December 18, 2023

Articles

City to let bids in Jan. on street repairs, renovations

Wayland city officials say bids will be let next month for repair and renovations of Church Street, Park Street, West Elm Street and Mill Street within the city limits. City…

Editor December 18, 2023

Community Notices

Historic Martin Township house goes up in flames

A fire severely damaged the Robrahn family home at the end of 114th Avenue in Martin Township Monday. Three fire trucks were summoned to the scene, where all occupants were…

Editor December 18, 2023

Sports

Colin Weber named all-league tight end for UNCC

Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber has been named to the all-star team first unit at tight end for the American Athletic Conference football team. Weber was a…

Editor December 18, 2023

Community Notices

Light snow is slippery and is causing traffic accidents

A winter snowstorm that was expected to be very light actually caused some traffic problems Monday morning. A traffic crash was reported on M-179 yin Yankee Springs Township and this…

Editor December 18, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic crash shuts down stretch in Yankee Springs

The Wayland and Yankee Springs Fire Departments are asking area motorists to avoid M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) between Sixth and Eighth streets because of a traffic crash. Emergency vehicles are…

Editor December 18, 2023

Editorial

Dorr Twp. should move now to have addition built

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been three instances of changing home base for township boards during my…

Editor December 17, 2023

Columns

Festive holiday hot cocoa bar has lots of possibilities

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 1/2 cups powdered dry whole milk of choice 1 lb. box confectioners sugar 1 cup powdered vanilla coffee…

Editor December 17, 2023

Sports

Martin grad Kiaya Warner playing for Adrian College

Kiaya Warner Martin High School graduate Kiaya Warner is a member of the Adrian College varsity basketball team. A senior, she started Saturday against Olivet University and scored five points.…

Editor December 16, 2023