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Gun Lake Tribe gifts Hopkins schools for technology

August 16, 2017

The Gun Lake Tribe Wednesday morning presented Hopkins Public Schools with a check for more than $93,000 to purchase 10 iPads for every kindergarten, first and second grade classroom as well as three mobile carts of Chromebooks for third, fourth and fifth grade students. This technology will help the students of Hopkins...

Dorr Plan Commission OKs Sennekers’ private road

August 15, 2017

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a special use permit request from Robert and Patricia Senneker so they can have a private road built on their property at 4341 Tracy Trail, zoned residential. Robert Senneker told commissioners he wants the private road because if he should sell a...

‘Affordable Homes’ sign causes confusion in Dorr Twp.

August 15, 2017

A great deal of confusion has resulted from this sign near the corner of 14th Street and 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. Just after construction crews began work on the McDonald's Modular business site, the sign seemed to give passing motorists the false impression that a mobile home park was...

The Subterranean: ‘Detroit’ begs question ‘What’s Goin’ On?’

August 15, 2017

(Currently in wide release) **** (four out of five stars) by Walter G. Tarrow Take a racist to see this movie, but if, and only if, you intend to discuss what you've seen, what you've experienced, afterward with open minds. But with the realistic expectation that minds, attitudes and beliefs...

Ranger Rick: The more things change, they stay the same

August 15, 2017

I (and my vehicle) would like to thank the following: City Manager, City Council, and City of Wayland DPW, and contractors for allowing and repaving sections of various streets. Now people traveling the streets will have good roads to use and not need more dental appointments for refilling teeth and...

TJ Restau hired as new WMS AD/assistant principal

August 15, 2017

Timothy (TJ) Restau has been hired as new assistant principal and athletic director at Wayland Middle School. He succeeds Robyn Robinson, who has moved to the dean of students post at Pine Street Elementary. Restau has more than 25 years of educational experience, the majority at Wyoming Public Schools as...

Funeral is Thursday for 29-year-old traffic crash victim

August 15, 2017

Sean Michael Barone, age 29, died Sunday, Aug. 13, as a result of a car accident on U.S.-131 north of the Shelbyville exit. Sean is survived by his mother, Sandy Breen; his brothers Joseph Barone, Jason (Wendy) Barone; his nieces Sierra, Savanah, Alexandria, and Alaina; and many relatives and friends. He...

Funeral will be in Wayland for GR man Bobby Williams

August 14, 2017

Bobby Williams age 77 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 12. Born August 25, 1939, in Battle Creek, Bobby worked at Amoco Transmission in that city. Bobby is survived by his, children, Gary (Stacy) Williams, Tary (Brenda) Williams, Caren (Mike) Burdick and Hank (Stephany) Williams; his 15 grandchildren; his 18 great grandchildren;...

Basura: Hollibaughs history— Old barns, gravestones, baseball

August 14, 2017

“I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” — Mark Twain The barn was built by Andrew Jackson Hollibaugh in the 1800s. AJ was a great grandfather to my wife, Mary Ellen. He was a barn builder who came to Michigan from Pennsylvania to practice his trade. Two of...

Community Notices

Gun Lake Tribe to present financial gift to Hopkins schools

August 14, 2017

The Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians plans to make a presentation of a financial gift to the Hopkins Public School in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hopkins Elementary. A tribal spokesman said Hopkins Public Schools will be given with a substantial financial gift to purchase technological equipment for...

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