Community Notices

‘Hopkins Got Talent’ contest Feb. 4 has been canceled

The "Hopkins Got Talent" competition scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, has been canceled. Contest Director Jacob Oaster sent a district-wide e-mail stating, "Unfortunately, due to low turnout (of registrations) this…

Editor January 31, 2023

Community Notices

Dorr Township names top firefighter for year 2022

Congratulations to firefighterJesse Berens for being awarded the 2022 Dorr Township Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. Chief Gary Fordham (at right) said, "Jesse has spent countless hours this past…

Editor January 30, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic backed up at exit on U.S.-131 freeway near Dorr

A Facebook post this evening from Gail Rae George VerHage and Michelle Heim Northrup reported that traffic has backed up significantly just south of the northbound U.S.-131 exit at Dorr…

Editor January 28, 2023

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Martin honors latest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees in ceremony

Martin High School Friday evening honored three people who have been inducted into the local Athletic Hall of Fame. Present for the ceremony between the boys' and girls' basketball games…

Editor January 28, 2023

Community Notices

Historic ribbon cutting held for Prosper Cannabis store

It was a historical first for the City of Wayland this past week when there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for a cannabis retailer. The event welcomed the opening of…

Editor January 28, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Resource Center won’t be open on Saturday

Because of the cold weather and to assure the safety and comfort of everyone, the Martin Area Resource Center will not be available to the public Saturday, Jan. 28. Anyone…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Township seeks roads committee members

The Martin Township Board is inviting interested local residents to become part of a committee to discuss future road improvement projects. Anyone interested in helping to determine road improvement projects…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Public hearing is Feb. 8 on Leighton air park proposal

Clark Galloway, co-developer of the Galloway Landings air park in Leighton Township has completed applications to expand the airport/ planned development by adding two more parcels; building a hangar with…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Huff Pool and Spa to open at N. Main Street location

Ambitious Wayland businesswoman Jamie Lynn Huff soon will open Huff Pool and Spa at 135 N. Main St. at the site of the former Salsa Por Favor Mexican restaurant. The…

Editor January 18, 2023

Community Notices

Baker Elementary teacher killed in traffic crash

Katrina Brown Word has been received of the death of Baker Elementary first grade reading teacher Katrina (Pyne) Brown in a traffic crash Saturday. Brown had taught at Wayland since…

Editor January 15, 2023