Community Notices

Four candidates join Dorr Twp. election fray in November

“It’s not over until it’s over.” — Yogi Berra Yogi’s most famous quote can be applied to the Dorr Township elections this November because two independents, running with no party…

Editor July 27, 2016

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Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad

Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense…

Editor July 27, 2016

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Hopkins, Martin twps., schools, also have ballot issues Aug. 2

The two Dorr Township ballot issues have been getting the most notice this summer, but there are other economic issues to be decided in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election.…

Editor July 25, 2016

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Martin dedicates siren to memory of former Chief Gilson

One of the highlights Saturday of Martin's summer celebration was the dedication of the old siren downtown in the memory of Everett "Gil" Gilson, who was fire chief in Martin…

Editor July 23, 2016

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Dorr Twp. Fire Dept. does Q & A on Aug. 2 millage request

Dorr Township voters will be asked to approve a half-mill proposal to buy fire equipment on the primary election ballot ballot Tuesday, Aug. 2. Fire Chief Gary Fordham stressed that…

Editor July 23, 2016

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Fund-raising dinner to help local woman with surgery costs

Missy Peckham (center in back, green top and dark shorts) chats with a patron who came to dinner Saturday evening at the United Church of Wayland. Peckham has been diagnosed…

Editor July 23, 2016

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Leighton Twp. firefighters break ground on station addition

Members of the Leighton Township Fire Department, including Chief Tony Banas (center, with white shirt), took part in a ground-breaking ceremony for a new addition at Fire Station No. 2…

Editor July 23, 2016

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Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. extinguishes blaze in a field

The "dog days of summer" have arrived, and this year it's particularly troublesome with dry conditions and 90-degree weather approaching. The Leighton Township Fire Department had to deal with this…

Editor July 19, 2016

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Hilliards Corner Lounge owners say they’ll be back July 26

It's more than just a rumor that the Hillards Corner Lounge, a landmark business for more than a half century, will reopen. Owners posted on Facebook today, "Hilliards Corner Lounge…

Editor July 18, 2016

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Federal court upholds law affirming Gun Lake Casino trust

David Patchak’s long series of lawsuits against the Gun Lake Casino finally may be at an end. A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Friday that the U.S. Congress had the…

Editor July 15, 2016