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Dorr Library plans ‘Have a Heart, Save a Heart’ fund-raiser

February 1, 2015

The Dorr Township Library is planning a "Have a Heart, Save a Heart" fund-raiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit. Tickets are being sold for $10 per person with all the money going toward our new AED unit Library Director Natalie...

‘Canadian Rockies’ travelogue featured in next seniors’ potluck

February 1, 2015

The next Wayland Community Education senior citizens' potluck for people 55 and older will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Wayland Schools' Transportation Building behind the middle school on Wildcat Drive. Featured will be a travelogue on “The Canadian Rockies” by Tom Buettner. Tour the...

Lowell Police Department puts the public into public safety

January 31, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is a not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "The two most important purposes of government are to solve problems and be a fair referee." — David T. Young Indeed, if only government would spend a lot more time doing just that....

Wildcat guys win easily in hoops at Detroit Country Day, 73-44

January 31, 2015

The Wayland boys’ basketball team went on the road Saturday afternoon dispatched Detroit Country Day by a 73-44 count at Beverly Hills, Mich. The victory lifted the Wildcats’ season record to 10-2 overall. Wayland had no trouble in subduing the Yellowjackets, streaking to a 23-11 lead at the end of...

Lady Wildcat rollers lose a squeaker to South Christian, 16-14

January 31, 2015

After a hectic week of matches being rescheduled and canceled the Lady Wildcats finally had a match Friday at Spectrum Lanes vs. South Christian and lost 16-14. "This is the first close match since I've been coach here that I'm fine with the outcome," said Wayland coach Bill Holbrook. "That...

Services are Tuesday at St. Stanislaus for Rita Huver, 76, of Dorr

January 31, 2015

Rita Mae Huver, 76, of Dorr, died Thursday, Jan. 29. Rita graduated from Gaylord High School and played basketball and softball. Besides being a dedicated mother, Rita was an accomplished office manager for several area businesses. Rita and husband Ed were members of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and formerly were...

Services will be Tuesday for Vietnam war vet Robert Noble, 69

January 31, 2015

Robert A. "Bob" Noble, age 69, of Caledonia, died Thursday, Jan. 29. Bob proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired postal worker. Surviving are his sons, Chad Noble (fiancé, Tonya Peak), Jared (Darcy) Noble; his grandchildren, Breanna and Deven Noble, Kaden, Price, and Josie Noble;...

Undefeated, state-ranked Gobles girls beat Martin 70-30

January 30, 2015

Undefeated and state-ranked Gobles improved its overall season record to 12-0 Friday night with a 70-30 triumph over Martin in a Southwest Athletic Conference North Division encounter. The Tigers wasted no time in doing what they do best, taking leads of 14-8, 34-14 and 47-19 at the three period stops....

Hopkins girls take out Kelloggsville for 3rd hoops victory, 52-41

January 30, 2015

The Hopkins girls’ basketball team claimed its third victory of the season Friday evening at Kelloggsville by taking a 52-41 decision. The Vikings, who at the start of the season nearly two months ago looked like they may not win any ballgames, have won three times this month, all over...

Hopkins boys lift O-K Silver record to 3-2 with win at Kelloggsville

January 30, 2015

After losing successive games against the best two basketball teams in the O-K Silver Conference, the Hopkins guys turned things around Friday night with a 72-65 victory at Kelloggsville. The Vikings claimed their fifth triumph of the season against seven defeats and they are now 3-2 in league play. Coach...

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