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Dorr Plan Commission OKs rezoning, special use permit

The Dorr Township Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone 40 acres on 140th Avenue from agricultural to rural estates and granted a special use permit to Award Enterprises to expand…

Editor July 21, 2020

Community Notices

‘Army Bob’ Traxler resigns Dorr Plan Commission, ZBA

Robert M. Traxler, perhaps best known to readers of this on-line publication as “Army Bob,” Tuesday evening resigned his posts as vice chairman of the Dorr Township Planning Commission and…

Editor July 21, 2020

Sports

WHS cross-country team told physicals are canceled

Athletic physicals that were scheduled for Aug. 6 have been canceled at Metro Health because of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Wayland High School Athletic Department has reported it also…

Editor July 21, 2020

Features

WHS Class of 1955 still has a reunion every 5 years

Alumni, Jack Fox presents the '"Most Responsible Members" of the Wayland High School Class of 1955 and Sandra (Keeney)who with her late husband, Jerry Pattock, providing the selfless act of…

Editor July 21, 2020

Obituaries

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