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Funeral is Saturday for Dale Robert Berkompas, 40, of Dorr

June 17, 2015

Dale Robert Berkompas, age 40, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 16. Dale loved his family, camping, woodworking and helping others. He is survived by his wife of almost 17 years, Diane; his children, Marcus and Makayla; mother, Julia Berkompas; brothers and sisters, Bruce (Jane) Berkompas, Linda (Doug) Kellar, Wayne Berkompas,...

Democracy Tree: Is the Great Lakes state a sinking ship?

June 17, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin QUIZ: What do the expressions colossal squid, colony collapse disorder, photobomb, emoji, jegging, WTF, and dark money have in common? ANSWER: They all made the list of most recent additions to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary: Michigan has become “the dark money capital of America.” — Rich Robinson,...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 170

June 17, 2015

25 Years Ago — June 20, 1990 Michigan Environmental Response Act funding for a new Yankee Springs Township water system now totals almost $1.1 million after the addition of $409,000. The additional money will pay for 50 more residents near the Chief Noonday and Patterson Road intersection. Despite opposition from...

Hopkins Public Schools recognizes 3 retiring employees

June 17, 2015

Three retiring longtime Hopkins Hopkins Public Schools employees were honored earlier this month at a meeting of the Hopkins Board of Education. Shown here with Superintendent Gary Wood (left) are Carol Vendeville, 42 years, and Mitzi Crowe, 29 years. Missing from the photo is Tim Orme, 19 years.

Wayland City Manager Mike Selden wins 3% salary increase

June 17, 2015

Wayland City Manager Mike Selden received a favorable evaluation and a raise from the City Council in a closed session Monday night after its regular meeting. Selden, who came to work at Wayland in April 2012 after serving as city manager at Bangor for four and a half years, was...

Service will be Saturday for Gary Haveman, 63, of Moline

June 16, 2015

Gary Allan Haveman, age 63, of Moline, died Monday, June 15. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his daughter, Jessica Haveman; his grandchildren, Oliver and Ainslee Flanagan; a sister, Sandy (Dale) VanderMolen; and sister-in-law, Marla Haveman; several nieces and nephews. He...

Children can sit and read aloud to Marley at Henika Library

June 16, 2015

Area parents can sign up their children to read to Marley for 10 minutes between 2 and 3 p.m. Thursdays and one Friday at the Henika District Library, beginning this week. Marley, owned by Wayland Union Schools elementary teacher Patricia Lynn Donaldson, is a certified reading therapy dog.

Children treated with free lunch and theater presentation

June 16, 2015

Master Arts Theater and the Henika District Library held an outdoor theater presentation Tuesday morning at Steeby Elementary as part of the "Tuesdays at 10am" library summer reading program and the "Summer Funtastic" series. Kids received a free book and a free lunch. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

Ranger Rick: Rebuttal to Mr. Britten’s ‘Sticking it to the poor’

June 16, 2015

In an attempt to balance what Mr. David Britten espoused in his recent guest editorial, I must say I’m not surprised by his comments. I even actually somewhat agree with some of them. I am told he was a great administrator while at Wayland, and I’m sure he is for...

Wayland Farmers Market setting up next to Henika Library

June 15, 2015

The Wayland Farmers Market site has moved for the third time in three years, this time being situated next to the Henika Public Library. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays until September and Saturdays through October. Market Master Jan Goodwin and other vendors sold...

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