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Terry Smit’s service will be at the Big Rock Music Barn

Terry Smit of Hopkins died Monday, July 20. He was 73. Terry, his brother, Keith Smit, and his cousin, Dan Jager, were owners of Peaceful Road Farms and Hopkins Elevator.…

Editor July 21, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: For the Times, They Are A-Changin’

As you age, things that were so clear when you were younger become clearer or muddied, depending on your perspective. I became a conservative after being a Democrat for many…

Editor July 21, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral mass is Thursday for Jennene Kelly, 44

Jennene Renee Kelly, died Saturday, July 18. She was 44 years old. Jennene had many hobbies and likes, some of which included her favorite color, purple, the Detroit Tigers, Notre…

Editor July 21, 2020

Articles

Hopkins School Board unveils back to school plans

Hopkins Public Schools officials have outlined a “back to school” plan for the next academic year starting in late August. Superintendent Gary Wood told school board members students are scheduled…

Editor July 20, 2020

Articles

COVID mask wearing issue finds it way to Wayland

The nation-wide controversy about wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis has found its way to Wayland. The Wayland City Council and Police Chief Mark Garnsey got an earful Monday night…

Editor July 20, 2020

Columns

Swedish Rye Bread a great choice for making Reubens

by Kathy Hamman Miller Grandma’s Recipes slot of times called for a pinch of this, a dash of that, or mix it until the dough looks right. These kind of…

Editor July 20, 2020

Editorial

Will voters throw out the baby with the bath water?

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,…

Editor July 19, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Mundane, but peaceful life camping

by Phyllis McCrossin We are still here. I guess that means we are here (at this campground) for the duration. It’s interesting to see the campers come and go. Big…

Editor July 19, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral mass Tuesday at St. Mary’s for Paul James

Paul Edward James, age 72, of Dorr, died Saturday, July 18. Paul was a loving and caring husband and father, who always led his family with strength and confidence. A…

Editor July 19, 2020

Obituaries

Service Tuesday for North Dorr native Clarine Lanting

Clarine Leona Lanting Thursday, July 16, after battling cancer. She was 90 years old. Clarine was born in North Dorr on November 7, 1929 to her now deceased parents Edward…

Editor July 19, 2020