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Area departments handling fire today at Moline Mill

The Leighton Township Fire Department, along with Dorr, Yankee Springs and Wayland Ladder No. 1 are currently working a silo fire at Moline Mill. Further details are not available yet.

Editor October 31, 2022

Community Notices

Missing local man found safe, staying with family

The family of Frank Sprague, 57, has announced that he has been found safe and alive Sunday after a frantic community search. Sprague failed to show up Saturday for a…

Editor October 31, 2022

Sports

Martin to face Lenawee Christian again Saturday

Martin will take on a familiar foe Saturday afternoon in the second round of the post-season eight-man football playoffs. The Clippers will meet defending state champion Adrian Lenawee Christian, which…

Editor October 30, 2022

Columns

Squash is an acceptable substitute for eggplant dish

by Kathy Hamman Miller Eggplants are rich with fiber and antioxidants. The skin on the egg plant is completely edible, but the larger can be a little tough. If your…

Editor October 30, 2022

Community Notices

Local man is missing since Friday at Gun Lake Casino

The family of Frank Sprague, 57, is asking for the public's help in locating the local man who was last seen Friday night at the Gun Lake Casino. If you…

Editor October 30, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys fall short of qualifying for state meet

Olivia Barabas The Wayland High School boys’ cross-country team Saturday morning fell short of its season-long goal of qualifying for the state Division 2 meet. The Wildcats settled for fifth…

Editor October 29, 2022

Community Notices

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