Community Notices

County Covid deaths jump to 118, but signs positive

The number of Coronavirus cases reported in Allegan County continues to decline, but the death toll in the last week increased from 110 to 118. The average number of cases…

Editor February 22, 2021

Community Notices

Monterey Twp. man’s trial for murder begins in Allegan

Dennis Bowman, 71, of Monterey Township, who admitted killing a woman in Virginia 40 years ago, was in Allegan County District Court to face charges of murdering his 14-year-old adopted…

Editor February 22, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins schools’ dropoff, pickup procedures change

Hopkins Public Schools officials have announced adjustments for student drop off/pickup procedures in preparation for the return of all students Monday, March 8. The changes will first occur on Monday,…

Editor February 21, 2021

Community Notices

The snowstorm: Just how bad was it in these parts?

It was the largest snow dump in more than two years Monday night and Tuesday morning in this area, closing Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools. Wayland had just spent its…

Editor February 16, 2021

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Area firefighters battle cold, blaze at Cobb Lake location

A structural fire at a Cobb Lake residence Saturday in Yankee Springs Township resulted in a total loss, but no one was in injured. Firefighters from Leighton Township department, Martin…

Editor February 14, 2021

Community Notices

Stats still improving, but county Covid deaths at 110

The number of deaths in Allegan County associated with the Coronavirus moved up to 110, as compared to 105 last Monday. Despite the increase, statistics continue to look positive in…

Editor February 12, 2021

Community Notices

Optimistic signs continue in fight against Coronavirus

Wayland Union Schools is having its last week of hybrid instruction in preparation for transition to all-day, every day in-person classes, as statistics continue to look positive in the battle…

Editor February 8, 2021

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WHS has 1,000 Covid-19 vaccinations administered

Scott Corbin (far left, cover photo) and his Allegan County Emergency Management team coordinated 1,000 vaccinations for the Covid-19 virus at the Wayland High School auxiliary gym Saturday. A large…

Editor February 6, 2021

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Wayland police investigate Windsor Woods shooting

Wayland City Police are investigating a report of gunshots being fired at a home in the Windsor Woods mobile home subdivision Monday night. The shooting was reported at 9:06 p.m. …

Editor February 3, 2021

Community Notices

412 restaurant earns Mich. LCC permit for distillery

The 412 Distillery on South Main in downtown Wayland has been granted a distillery permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Owner Anthony Winters said, "Two weeks ago we got…

Editor February 2, 2021