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Funeral will be Friday for Ethel Veenstra, 91, of Hopkins

November 20, 2019

Ethel Veenstra (Heyboer), age 91, of Hopkins died Monday, Nov.18. She is survived by her children, John (Kathy) Veenstra, Ron (Denise) Veenstra; grandchildren, Rebecca (Robert) Brown, John Jr. (Ashley) Veenstra, Jason (Katy) Veenstra, Michael (Samantha) Veenstra, Andrew Veenstra and Aften Bottenfield; great-grandchildren, Zachary, MaKenzie, Aubrie; and many nieces and nephews....

Late harvest means combines involved in more accidents

November 19, 2019

The Hopkins Area Fire Department this past weekend responded to a truck vs. combine accident. Both drivers were out of the vehicles and walking around when firefighters arrived on scene. A department spokesperson said, "With the late harvest this year there are still many combines and other slow moving farm...

Dorr Plan Commission begins master plan update process

November 19, 2019

Nathan Mehmed The process of updating the master plan for Dorr Township began in earnest Tuesday evening for the Planning Commission. Nathan Mehmed, representing the Williams & Works firm, presented commissioners with suggested on-line survey questions to get residents’ opinions. He also indicated he will join the commission for six...

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Nothing is better than preparedness to deal with winter

November 19, 2019

To the editor: We have had our first measurable snowfall, along with our first 24-hour period with the temperature being below freezing. Time to look to emergency preparedness, and take some simple measures to be safe and comfortable this winter. Living in the great state of Alaska in the early...

Ranger Rick: President Obama’s advice to Dems is sound

November 19, 2019

It has been my experience and has been demonstrated again and again by Democrats, they know how to fight and stick together. With a growing group of Democratic candidates for president, they generally say the same thing — everything you want you can get free, just vote for me. While...

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday for Ellen Simons, 78

November 19, 2019

Ellen Simons (Kipen), age 78, died Monday, Nov. 18. She is survived by her husband, Butch Simons; children Annette (Al) Gysin, Dan (Brenda) Kaczanowski, Gary (Leighann) Kaczanowski, Brenda (Gary) Fordham, Patrick (Marci) Kaczanowski, Philip Kaczanowski, Jerry (Jodi Block) Simons, Annette (Bob) Dever, and Ken Simons; 36 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and...

City sets public forum on buying, selling pot for Dec. 17

November 18, 2019

City Manager Josh Eggleston applauds as Mayor Tim Bala presents outgoing City Councilwoman Lisa Banas with a plaque. The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to have a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the question of permitting the buying and selling of recreational marijuana. The city...

Service Saturday for longtime conservationist Phil Kuhtic, 69

November 18, 2019

Phillip S. Kuhtic, age 69 of Wayland, died at home Saturday, Nov. 16. Phil was a Wayland High School graduate, class of 1968, and received a associate degree from Ferris State College. He went on to a career as a tool and die maker and licensed builder. Phil was a...

I submit 10 examples of our failures to protect free speech

November 17, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You're free to speak your mind my friend As long as you agree with me Don't criticize the father land Or those who shape your destiny 'Cause if you do You'll lose your job...

When the media ‘overlooks’ or ignores info, I am troubled

November 16, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I’m looking over a four-leaf clover, I overlooked before One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, Third is the roses that grow in the lane “— Mort Dixon, 1927 Many people likely saw...

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