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Prospects unknown for Dorr 4th of July celebration
The Fourth of July celebration is Dorr Township’s biggest annual blowout, but right now it’s in danger of being canceled by the Coronavirus. There has been no word yet on…
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Trustee Rios to challenge Dorr Supervisor Jeff Miling
Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios has decided to challenge Township Supervisor Jeff Miling for the four-year position in the Aug. 4 Republican primary. Rios, a nurse, is finishing her first…
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Spring Cleanup, Garage Sale Days appear to be on hold
Just like so many other local events, the date of Wayland’s annual Spring Cleanup and Garage Sale Days remains uncertain because of the Coronavirus crisis. The City Council, in its…
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COVID-19 freezes Wayland schools new supt. search
The 2019-20 academic year has been a challenging one for the Wayland Union School District because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On the positive side, the local district has learned…
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Hopkins Twp. DDA public hearing will be May 27
The Hopkins Township Board will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, on an ordinance to establish a Downtown Development Authority for the west side of U.S.-131…
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March was a month like no other, Leighton chief says
Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston told the Township Board Thursday night these are strange times indeed for firefighters. Presenting his monthly report via the telephone, he said of March,…
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Improper notice postpones Hopkins Township meeting
The Hopkins Township Board Monday evening postponed a meeting done entirely by telephone because it was not noticed properly. Supervisor Mark Evans said, “We’re not having a meeting because it…
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Martin Twp. renews Property Revolution mowing bid
The Martin Township Board agreed to renew mowing services from Cody Visser and Property Revolution, but tabled action on his proposals for work on the East Martin Cemetery expansion. The…
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City may give up on leasing parking lots downtown
The Wayland City Council is grappling with the possibility of getting out of the business of leasing parking lots for public use altogether. Discussion surfaced at the council’s first-ever all-line…
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New Watson trustee is retired deputy Jack Wood
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening appointed Jack Wood to fill out the remainder of the four-year term of Trustee Chuck Andrysiak. Andrysiak, 58, was killed Monday, March 16, in…