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Ribbon cutting held for Watson recreation park

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Seven Generations recreational park in Watson Township was held Saturday morning at the corner of M-222 and 16th Street. Local politicians showed in…

Editor October 29, 2022

Sports

Martin bounces back in a big way, but Hopkins bows

Martin had an even better encounter than a year ago than last year's 41-0 triumph over Tekonsha in the eight-man football playoffs, posting a 68-6 victory Friday night on its…

Editor October 28, 2022

Community Notices

Martin Hardware closing its doors after 70 years

Martin Hardware will begin a store closing Monday, Oct. 31, after being in business for 70 years. The downtown Martin business was founded by former Fire Chief Everett “Gil” Gilson…

Editor October 28, 2022

Obituaries

Services are planned Nov. 1 for ‘Jack’ Cole, age 102

John Cole died Thursday at 102 years young. John, who went by “Jack,” was born in Dorr on Oct. 8, 1920, to Ralph and Ida Cole (Strickfaden), who preceded him…

Editor October 28, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be Nov. 4 for Chris Harroun

Norma Christine Harroun, age 73, died Thursday, Oct. 27. She is survived by her children Amparo "Lina" (Brian) Akey, Osbaldo "Frank" (Holly) Henderson; mother, Angelina Gutierrez; grandchildren TJ Akey, Kaylee…

Editor October 28, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: Fear has too long of a ruining shelf life

“Be afraid. Be very afraid.” — Actress Gina Davis in “The Fly.” “The only thing we have to fear is… fear itself.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933. Halloween 1970…

Editor October 28, 2022

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board approves PUD for Freedom Ranch

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approved request for a planned unit development (PUD) for the Freedom Ranch on Hillcrest Drive. There…

Editor October 27, 2022

Articles

Dorr Twp. has spent a half million in ARPA dollars

The most recent addition to South Park off 142nd Avenue has been a dog park. The Dorr Township Board Thursday night finally made some headway on spending federal money granted…

Editor October 27, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial luncheon is Nov. 12 for Frances Tuttle, 86

Frances E. Tuttle (Dougherty), age 86 of Hopkins, died on the morning of Monday, Oct. 24, after a series of health complications in Wyoming, Mich. Frances was born on July…

Editor October 27, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins 1 of 25 schools to win electric buses grant

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $1 billion grant for school districts across the country to purchase electric (or clean) school buses – and Hopkins is one of 25…

Editor October 27, 2022