Many, maybe most, residents of Dodge County probably don’t know that Hayfield’s 150th Sesquicentennial Celebration this week is actually noting the founding of Hayfield Township. And that is the result of a group of prominent citizens deciding that they wanted to break away from Vernon Township.
And they did it without notifying Vernon Township officials.

Byron Legion Post 119 baseball boys got busy and played in the Montevideo Tournament on Saturday, Sunday, June 18, June 19. Byron went 2-1 on the day, defeating Prinsburg, 19-1, then taking down New London-Spicer, 8-2, both on Saturday. On Sunday, Byron lost 15-11, to a formidable Eastview squad.

Weather was perfect on Friday night for racing action at Chateau Speedway as the track played host to the Mid-American Renegade Non-Wing Traditional Sprints. It was the first of three appearances at Lansing this season for the class. They will also be on hand once in July and again in August.

If it’s time to relax on your lawn chair or picnic blanket, and you want a good book to read, we’ve got you covered. Area librarians recommend the following warm-weather reads now that being outside is at a premium.
 
“The Newcomer” by Mary Kay Andrews
Genre: Thriller

10 years ago
June 27, 2012
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
 
Isaac Whiteaker has earned the Eagle Scout award. Isaac began his Boy Scout adventure by joining Tiger Scouts when he was in first grade and his Eagle Court of honor took place on Monday June 11, 2012. For his Eagle service project, Isaac landscaped the vacant lot on Main Street between the C.O. Brown building and Craig’s Cuts.

Leonel Cazares – violation of conditions of release – body only
Brandon Sean Cole – FTA-review hearing - $1,000 bail
Ernest Rubin Collins – probation violation – body only
Jessie David Cordero – contempt of court - $500 bail
Dustin Claude Crandell – probation violation – body only
Jeremy Daniel Dahlen – probation violation – body only
Anthony Allen Daun – FTA-probation violation – body only