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WHS grad promoted to head coach at Mich. Tech

Robert Young Wayland High School graduate Robert Young has been promoted to head coach of the Michigan Tech track and field program, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Suzanne Sanregret…

Editor July 12, 2023

Obituaries

Brian Gordon’s funeral will be at Martin church July 18

Brian Gordon died Friday, July 7, at his home in Hamilton. He was 66. He was born March 8, 1967, in Kokomo, Indi., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Sproal)…

Editor July 12, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be later for Walt Alflen, 93

Word has been received of the death Sunday July 9, in Bradenton, Fla., of Walter Alflen, formerly of Wayland. He was 93. Known as a terrific husband, father, grandfather and…

Editor July 11, 2023

Articles

Lumberyard request to use storage building approved

The Lumberyard Event Center at 780 W. Maple St. earned a recommendation from the City Planning Commission Tuesday for its intention to use a storage building for wedding event-related activities.…

Editor July 11, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Ryan Sprague will be Thursday

Ryan Sprague, age 51,died while surrounded by his family Saturday, July 8. Ryan enjoyed fishing, hunting, shopping, and especially golfing and loved spending time with his family. Ryan accepted people…

Editor July 10, 2023

Articles

Hilliards ball fields to be named for Doug Adamczyk

Doug Adamczyk The softball teams that play regularly at the Hilliards Park want to name the ballpark after Douglas Adamczyk, beloved longtime local resident who died June 19. The Hopkins…

Editor July 10, 2023

Obituaries

Service July 15 for retired Hopkins schools employee

Donald Martin Stampfler, 65 of Prairieville Township, died Sunday July 2, at his home on Crooked Lake after battling AML cancer for more than a year. Donald was born Jan.…

Editor July 10, 2023

Articles

Sustainable business park project wins state grant

The Michigan Public Service Commission has awarded a $5 million grant to the Sustainable Business Park project planned at a Dorr Township site. The project is being overseen by the…

Editor July 10, 2023

Editorial

Interview with State Rep. Smit was disappointing

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Rick Albin Rep. Rachelle Smit Though I am grateful that Rick Albin and WOOD-TV…

Editor July 9, 2023

Community Notices

Hometown Day planned in Martin all day Saturday

The community of Martin will celebrate “Hometown Day” all day Saturday, July 15. The festival will include a car show at Clippers Cafe on the south side of town at…

Editor July 9, 2023