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Historic ribbon cutting held for Prosper Cannabis store

It was a historical first for the City of Wayland this past week when there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for a cannabis retailer. The event welcomed the opening of…

Editor January 28, 2023

Sports

Martin holds Black River to 5 points in a half in victory

The Martin girls bounced back from a tough loss once again Friday evening by dominating Black River 39-19. The Lady Clippers played tenacious defense yet again, holding the visiting quintet…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Resource Center won’t be open on Saturday

Because of the cold weather and to assure the safety and comfort of everyone, the Martin Area Resource Center will not be available to the public Saturday, Jan. 28. Anyone…

Editor January 27, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls pull out close one vs. nearest Silver rival

Though Belding often has been regarded as a dormant in the O-K Silver Conference basketball standings, the visiting Black Knights gave league leading Hopkins a real tussle Friday evening. The…

Editor January 27, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats regain 1st place in O-K Gold standings

Harmony Laker: 17 points The stakes Friday evening in a girls’ basketball game between Wayland and visiting Forest Hills Eastern were sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Township seeks roads committee members

The Martin Township Board is inviting interested local residents to become part of a committee to discuss future road improvement projects. Anyone interested in helping to determine road improvement projects…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Public hearing is Feb. 8 on Leighton air park proposal

Clark Galloway, co-developer of the Galloway Landings air park in Leighton Township has completed applications to expand the airport/ planned development by adding two more parcels; building a hangar with…

Editor January 27, 2023

Obituaries

Moline native Eleanor Elenbaas dies at age 100

Eleanor (Boersma) Elenbaas, age 100, died Wednesday, Jan. 25. Eleanor was born on a farm in Moline as the second of 11 children (Bill, Eleanor, Bert, Henry, Ralph, Harry, Bertha,…

Editor January 27, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life is Feb. 11 for Sandra Breen, 70

Sandra Breen, age 70, died Saturday, Jan. 21. She was born June 6, 1952. Sandra was a loving mother and wife who also had a heart for the special education…

Editor January 27, 2023

Articles

Deputy supervisor budget issue prompts Dorr debate

Digital Camera Dorr Township Trustee Chandler Stanton took Supervisor Jeff Miling to task Thursday evening for overspending on the budget for deputy supervisor. Stanton, during a budget review discussion, asked…

Editor January 26, 2023