Editor

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

Community Notices

Carbon monoxide problem emerges in storms’ wake

Emergency personnel from the Yankee Springs and Wayland fire departments Thursday responded to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm activation at a residence. Upon checking for CO2, firefighters found…

Editor August 12, 2021

Community Notices

Someone has tried to take out Fusion Fitness power

Jason Hancock, founder and owner of Fusion Finess, 24/7, posted on Facebook Thursday that he discovered someone attempted to take out the power at the business, located in the strip…

Editor August 12, 2021

Features

Joel’s Reading Ranger show visits kids at Steeby

Joel Tacey was special guest for the second show Thursday at Steeby Elementary for the "Fun-Tastic" summer series put on by Wayland Union Schools. Summer Fun-Tastic sponsors made sure the…

Editor August 12, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: So it’s OK to lie if you are politically correct?

by Robert M. Traxler The Grande Dame of Town Broadcast, Lynn Mandaville, took strong exception to my asking the American left if they still believe the "settled science" of global…

Editor August 12, 2021