Community Notices

Medical calls fuel local fire response increases

The Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Department this week reported a record number of calls in 2024. The call volume increased dramatically for the year. Over the same period in 2023. Wayland…

Editor January 5, 2025

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Snowmobiles need at least 4 inches on trails

The Allegan County Snowmobile and ORV Association is warning outdoor winter sports enthusiasts that at least four inches of snow is needed for safe travel on trails. The trails are…

Editor January 4, 2025

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Info sought on thieves’ break-in at Sebright

Trespassers early Sunday, Dec. 29, at about 6 a.m. entered the Sebright Products production facility, Hopkins, and stole several items. They are believed to be driving a black or dark…

Editor January 2, 2025

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Semi crash blocks traffic north of Dorr exit on 131

A New Year’s Eve morning crash snarled traffic north of the Dorr Exit (No. 68) on the U.S.-131 expressway at 144th Avenue, just before 10 a.m. A northbound semi-truck that…

Editor December 31, 2024

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Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday

A 17-year-old girl was found dead by authorities who responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Orangeville Township east of Martin. Barry County Sheriff’s authorities said they found…

Editor December 30, 2024

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Boat fires reported at Gun Lake Marina today

Fires on several boats in the outdoor storage area at Gun Lake Marina & Rentals, 2422 Patterson Road, were reported today just before 7 a.m. Michigan State Police and Martin,…

Editor December 26, 2024

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Fire apparently destroys Yankee Bill’s restaurant

A landmark Gun Lake area restaurant with serious ties to Yankee Springs history appears to have been destroyed by fire Monday. The blaze leveled Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon on Chief…

Editor December 23, 2024

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Wayland man found safe after missing report

A Wayland area man has been found safe and alive after he was reported missing Thursday morning by deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s office. Deputies said Shawn Wayne Rittenberg,…

Editor December 20, 2024

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Damage extensive in Yankee Springs Twp. fire

Area firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday morning that destroyed several vehicles and a pole barn in Yankee Springs Township. A Yankee Springs spokesperson said the fire first was reported at…

Editor December 17, 2024

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Main Street Bakery is closing Jan. 1 in Hopkins

Main Street Bakery in downtown Hopkins is closing Jan. 1 after being in business for six years. The owners, the Price family, Nick Katy, Denise and Derrick, posted on Facebook…

Editor December 16, 2024