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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

Editorial

Rep. Rigas already delivers what she promised district

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Angela Rigas "You get what you pay for." — John Arbuckle in…

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

Obituaries

Hopkins sports booster Ben Schulz dies unexpectedly

Benjamin (Ben) Gale Schulz, 49, of Hopkins, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 1. Whether it was tearing apart a bathroom out of the blue while his wife was gone, to gifting…

Editor February 2, 2023

Articles

Watson hires its 3rd zoning officer in more than a year

James Davis Watson Township hired its third zoning enforcement officer in a little more than a year by appointing James Davis to the position Thursday evening. He succeeds Evan Stuart,…

Editor February 2, 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

Sports

Ainsworth, Nyp lead Cornerstone hoops win

Carter Nyp Wayland High School graduate Cory Ainsworth scored 30 points to lead Cornerstone University to a 99-90 victory over U of M Dearborn Wednesday. Teammate Carter Nyp, also a…

Editor February 2, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Constitutional rights, or suggestions?

by Robert M. Traxler “The Constitution is not absolute, the Bill of Rights is a suggestion,” a mantra of the progressive/socialist legions, the modern Abraham Lincoln Brigade, an American volunteer…

Editor February 2, 2023

Sports

Wildcat boys set school bowling records in win

There was a lot of hot bowling by both Wayland boys and girls Wednesday afternoon at the Rock 'N Bowl Lanes. The guys won 28-2 and the girls 27.5 to…

Editor February 1, 2023

Features

‘Round Up’ yields $4,650 for Christian Neighbors pantry

Harding's Market Wayland customers and associates collected contributions during the store's December Round Up, which allowed the presentation of a $4,650 check to Aimee VanTuienen, director of Wayland Christian Neighbors…

Editor February 1, 2023