Editor

Martin Schools masks optional indoors, not on buses

The Martin Board of Education voted Monday night to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) mandate that masks be worn on public transportation, including school buses, but they will…

Editor August 16, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I’m getting itch to get on the road again

by Phyllis McCrossin Ahhhh. A day off. Yes, I get them every week, but this week it was a day off with no obligations (OK, there was that laundry thing……

Editor August 16, 2021

Sports

Evie Mathis matches best pole vault effort at 10-6

Wayland Middle School eighth-grader Evie Mathis, daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis, last weekend matched her best performance in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet, 6 inches at a…

Editor August 16, 2021

Articles

City crews begin removing streetside brush and debris

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston Monday night told the City Council he expects cleanup and removal of brush will take at least another week in the wake of the fierce…

Editor August 16, 2021

Community Notices

Last week’s storm heavily damaged Hooker Cemetery

The ferocious summer wind and rain storm last Wednesday night and early Thursday played havoc with a lot of trees in this area and perhaps the most devastating property damage…

Editor August 16, 2021

Columns

Whiskey Sticks can make a terrific and tasty snack

by Kathy Hamman Miller Whiskey Sticks are unlike any other pretzel you’ve ever tasted before. It's perfect for family and friend gatherings, or just plain snacking. Be prepared to get…

Editor August 15, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Memories of Croton come flooding back

“I took a little trip to my home town, I only stopped just to look around.” — Paul Anka, 1960 The sad and shocking recent death of Peggy Feist Wells…

Editor August 15, 2021

Obituaries

Ex-Dorr Twp. Treasurer, surveyor Joe Graczyk dies

Joseph Graczyk, age 72, died Thursday, Aug. 12. Joe served his country in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He worked as a land surveyor for many years. He enjoyed hunting, horses, motorcycle riding,…

Editor August 14, 2021

Community Notices

Tornado’s visit Wednesday confirmed for Dorr Twp.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a "weak tornado" touched down in Dorr Township during the wins and rainstorm Wednesday night. The twister was noted from 26th Street and…

Editor August 13, 2021

Editorial

Death of Kiwanis another sad ‘Bowling Alone’ chapter

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. It was with great sadness that I received the news this week that the…

Editor August 12, 2021