Community Notices

Hopkins Schools to begin strategic planning process

The Hopkins School Board of Education and Administration are launching a new initiative to guide the district through a 3-to 5-year strategic planning process. The purpose of this initiative is…

Editor February 3, 2023

Community Notices

Fund-raiser is Sunday for WHS grad Sarah Shanks

Sarah Shanks A fund-raiser for the late Sarah Clawson Shanks will take place Sunday afternoon and evening at the Wayland Hotel. Shanks, formerly from Dorr and a Wayland High School…

Editor February 3, 2023

Community Notices

Village of Martin can’t use volunteer crossing guards

The Village of Martin has been notified that it cannot use volunteer crossing guards until they complete proper crossing guard training. "Please know that we are working hard to get…

Editor February 2, 2023

Community Notices

Computer repair business moving to S. Main location

The Technology Solutions computer repair shop is moving from its location on West Superior Street to a new site at 210 S. Main St. Owner Scott Calkins said, "We are…

Editor February 1, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland FD quickly puts out a rural home blaze

The Wayland Fire Department was summoned Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at a single-family dwelling in Wayland Township. Upon first arriving, crew members reported heavy smoke with fire coming…

Editor January 31, 2023

Community Notices

Special widowed persons luncheon slated for Feb. 13

A Widowed Persons Valentine's Day Grief Support and Luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Dorr Township Library, 1804 Sunset Drive, off 18th Street. Kubiak-Cook…

Editor January 31, 2023

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

Community Notices

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