Community Notices

County partially activates emergency operations center

March 19, 2020

Allegan County Monday partially activated the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the request of Health Officer Angelique Joynes to help Public Health in directing resources and personnel related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there are no confirmed cases in Allegan County, but health officials, public safety and the...

Master plan community meeting canceled at Dorr

March 16, 2020

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin points to 22nd Street, where reconstruction is nearly complete. The Dorr Township Planning Commission’s community meeting set for Tuesday night has been called off because of concerns about spreading the Coronavirus. However, the commission’s regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. The community meeting...

K of C cancels coming events, fund-raisers

March 16, 2020

"In an abundance of caution, the Knights of Columbus Hilliards Council #4036 has decided to cancel the upcoming Italian Dinner fund-raiser Saturday, March 21, the breakfast fund-raiser on Sunday, March 29, and the Tootsie Roll Drive April 3-5. "As soon as we are safely able to conduct events, we will...

Coronavirus worries shut down Gun Lake Casino

March 14, 2020

The Gun Lake Casino has decided to shut down temporarily in the middle of public fears about the spread of the Coronavirus. Officials announced Saturday that the facility will close at 1 a.m. Monday, March 16, until 9 a/.m. Monday, March 30, in an attempt to reduce likelihood of the...

Wayland Boy Scouts coordinate food drive for needy

March 14, 2020

Wayland Boy Scout Troop No. 97 gave the call to help with food donations to the needy and Wayland citizens responded this weekend. "Even in the midst of all that is going on they all rose to the occasion," Troop representative Scott Dennis said."Thank you so very much for helping...

JC Wheeler Library in Martin suspends programs

March 13, 2020

In light of the closing of Michigan schools and based on recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the JC Wheeler Public Library will suspend all programming until further notice. As of now, the library will continue to be open during our regularly scheduled hours. However, patrons...

Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5

March 13, 2020

Futuristic coronavirus cells abstract background with glowing low polygonal virus cells and text on dark blue background. Immunology, virology, epidemiology concept. Vector illustration. Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat...

WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts

March 12, 2020

The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble earned the honor at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Jazz Festival at Caledonia High School. Students...

Allegan County CERT program graduates 18 volunteers

March 6, 2020

Allegan County Emergency Management and Allegan County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced that 18 volunteers have completed the CERT Basic Training Course offered by Allegan County CERT last month at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and hazards that may impact...

Hopkins FFA wins slew of awards at state convention

March 6, 2020

Advisor Jessica Couch and Katrina Tucker with a slew of FFA awards. Hopkins was selected as one of the top three FFA chapters in Michigan Thursday at the state convention in East Lansing on the campus of Michigan State University. Stephanie Harvey was slated for state reporter! Katrina Tucker was a...

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