Community Notices

Leighton Twp. business earns state grant to expand

Walinga USA, which only recently won entry into an industrial development district in Leighton Township, has announced intention to expand its business. The project has been granted a $168,000 Micro…

Editor November 30, 2023

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First snow days of season visit Hopkins and Martin

The first snow days for the academic year 2023-24 arrived a bit earlier than expected Tuesday morning for the Hopkins and Martin school districts, even before the start of December.…

Editor November 28, 2023

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Two newest Wayland City Council members sworn in

Grace Sefranik (shown above, right) and Jerry Jansen III (cover photo) were sworn in officially as newest members of the Wayland City Council Nov. 20 by City Clerk Leanne Claussen.…

Editor November 26, 2023

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United Church of Wayland plans gun safety meeting

United Church of Wayland is launching a Gun Safety Initiative as a key part of its commitment to community well being and child safety. The meeting of the Gun…

Editor November 25, 2023

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Cow-related crash reroutes traffic off Shelbyville exit

Both northbound and southbound lanes were open Wednesday morning after a sizable traffic crash occurred Tuesday night near the Shebyville exit on U.S.-131. Two vehicles and an overturned semi-truck carrying…

Editor November 22, 2023

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Luncheon in Hilliards to honor former band director

Well known area musician Luke Lenhart, a graduate of Hopkins High School, is encouraging former Hopkins students and virtually anybody to a special luncheon at noon Saturday for former band…

Editor November 21, 2023

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Dorr towing and recovery business wins ‘Zips’ award

Fifelski's Towing & Recovery of Dorr has been recognized for being this year's Zip's Choice winners in the 2023 ZIPSYS Truck Contest for car carriers.

Editor November 20, 2023

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Wayland’s Christmas celebration will be Dec. 2

The 45th annual Wayland Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade and celebration, always held on the first Saturday in December, will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at…

Editor November 19, 2023

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Fire breaks out in yard next to Shelbyville Garage

This fire was reported Tuesday evening near the intersection of 124th Avenue and 10th Street, Shelbyville. Witnesses said the blaze broke out in the yard next to the Shelbyville Garage.…

Editor November 14, 2023

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Gun Lake Tribe wins $56 million EPA water loan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $56 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians' Utility Authority, also known…

Editor November 14, 2023