Community Notices

Fourth of July weekend offers lots of local celebrations

The Fourth of July weekend in this area Friday, July 1, to Monday, July 4, once again will be highlighted by traditional celebrations in Leighton, Dorr and Hopkins Townships. Leighton…

Editor June 26, 2016

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Two area library directors presenters in ALA convention

The Michigan Library Association was so proud of two of its library directors that this photo was snapped of them as they prepared to be presenters for a special gathering…

Editor June 24, 2016

Community Notices

Second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow is July 9-10

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians and Jijak Foundation will put together the second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow, a cultural celebration of Pottawatomi traditions, Saturday and Sunday, July…

Editor June 24, 2016

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Farmers Market back in business next to Henika Library

The Wayland Farmers Market has resumed at its downtown site, the parking lot next to the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. Available in the early summer are sugar…

Editor June 16, 2016

Community Notices

Playtime in the Park event for today canceled

Playtime in the Park is canceled today, Tuesday, June 14, because of rain. The Fresh Food Fairy inside Steeby Elementary Gym is still being held at 10:30am with free lunch…

Editor June 14, 2016

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Laura Foster wins Brenner Teacher of Year award

Laura Foster, who has been teaching sixth grade at Pine Street Elementary since 1993, is this year’s winner of the Kathryn L. Brenner Teacher of the Year award. Foster earned…

Editor June 13, 2016

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Wayland summer meal series gets under way Monday

The Wayland Union Schools series of fun, summer events and free meals for students under 18 years old will get under way Monday, June 13, at a variety of locations…

Editor June 10, 2016

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Leah Sprague-Fodor is new chair of Gun Lake Tribe

Leah Sprague-Fodor has been sworn in as official chairperson of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe). Sprague-Fodor was selected by the Tribal Council to serve as chairperson…

Editor June 8, 2016

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Library Director Natalie Bazan Dorr Citizen of the Year

Natalie Bazan (left), director of the Dorr Township and Hopkins District libraries, has been selected Dorr Township Citizen of the Year by the Dorr Lions Club. Bazan has been director…

Editor June 7, 2016

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Award-winning WHS math teacher earns doctorate

Wayland High School math teacher Linda Anderson now can be referred to properly as Dr. Linda Anderson. A math teacher at WHS since 1997, she has earned her PhD in…

Editor June 7, 2016