(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 14, 1999 Wayland Township Planning Commission Chairman Jim Rybicki made comments very critical of Township Supervisor Jose Blanco for delays in making appointments to boards and commissions. The Globe published a front page photo of heavy […]
Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a high-limit table games room, and restaurant, Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar. “We are excited to announce exciting renovations coming soon here at Gun Lake Casino,” said
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lifted its O-K Silver dual match record to 4-0 Thursday evening by sweeping Sparta in three matches. The Lady Vikes traveled to Sparta on Thursday (9/29) and came away with a victory. “The played well and we received contributions from many players,” said coach Terri Wisser. The scores of the
Townbroadcast apparently incorrectly reported that Wayland Board of Education Vice President Pete Zondervan voted against a proposal for building administrators. Zondervan voted in the affirmative and the proposal passed 4-3 instead of being turned down 4-3. The proposal was for a tweaked salary agreement for building administrators that would meant a little extra pay for
The Wayland Farmers Market plans to start up again soon and run util fall. The market is located next to the Henika District Library on South Main Street. The city’s Main Street program is looking for more vendors and a part-time market manager to serve Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
A GoFundMe page has been established for Terry Ellis, a videographer who appears at every local high school sporting event and school activities. He was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery and is now undergoing treatment five days a week. After his treatments he is still videoing as many events as he can. Travel expenses and
Word has been received today of the death Wednesday of Tony Kramer, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School. The son of nurse Amy Kramer and Wayland City Councilman Joe Kramer, he was a chef, a husband and father living in New Wales, Pa. His mother posted on Facebook, “We will always remember you, Chef
25 Years Ago — April 13, 1994 The Hopkins Free Public Library is planning to restructure its financing and will ask local voters approve a half-mill levy. Library Director Alice Hazen and Library Board President Mary Howard have indicated funding will run out within just a few years if something isn’t done. The Hopkins Township
Townbroadast last Thursday night published a story that incorrectly suggested that the Dorr Township sewer project that led to a recall effort included water. The project was only for installation of sewer service along 142nd Avenue from the U.S.-131 expressway to downtown Dorr. Townbroadcast regrets the error and misunderstanding.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on northbound U.S.-131 expressway near the Shelbyville exit (No. 59) Northbound Friday afternoon. Traffic was shut down by authorities for almost an hour and a half after the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Motorists were diverted off the freeway south of the crash, at the Martin exit
