Posted inObituaries
Mass of Christian burial is Dec. 27 for Jimi Edema
James Carl Edema Jr., age 60, of Dorr died Saturday, Dec. 16. Jimi loved pulling his Farmall’s at tractor pulls and winning. He loved to swim, sit in the sun,…
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Dorr Lions Club donations to 33 local families noted
The Dorr Township Lions made available turkeys, potatoes and toys to 33 local families with 128 people. Donors to the club's Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets included American Legion Post 127,…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for John Klinge, only 47
John Klinge of Wayland died at his home Sunday, Dec. 17, He was 47. John enjoyed swimming, paddleboarding and boating. He also enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and planting…
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City to let bids in Jan. on street repairs, renovations
Wayland city officials say bids will be let next month for repair and renovations of Church Street, Park Street, West Elm Street and Mill Street within the city limits. City…
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Historic Martin Township house goes up in flames
A fire severely damaged the Robrahn family home at the end of 114th Avenue in Martin Township Monday. Three fire trucks were summoned to the scene, where all occupants were…
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Colin Weber named all-league tight end for UNCC
Colin Weber Hopkins High School graduate Colin Weber has been named to the all-star team first unit at tight end for the American Athletic Conference football team. Weber was a…
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Light snow is slippery and is causing traffic accidents
A winter snowstorm that was expected to be very light actually caused some traffic problems Monday morning. A traffic crash was reported on M-179 yin Yankee Springs Township and this…
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Traffic crash shuts down stretch in Yankee Springs
The Wayland and Yankee Springs Fire Departments are asking area motorists to avoid M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) between Sixth and Eighth streets because of a traffic crash. Emergency vehicles are…
Posted inEditorial
Dorr Twp. should move now to have addition built
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been three instances of changing home base for township boards during my…
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Festive holiday hot cocoa bar has lots of possibilities
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 1/2 cups powdered dry whole milk of choice 1 lb. box confectioners sugar 1 cup powdered vanilla coffee…