Community Notices

Students’ meals programs continue for local schools

Wayland school officials reported serving 800 students meals on a pickup basis in the wake of school closures because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Meals are provided on a…

Editor April 24, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County reports 61 COVID-19 cases, 1st death

The Allegan County Health Department today announced the first death of COVID-19 within its borders. "It is with great sadness today that we report the first death related to COVID-19,"…

Editor April 24, 2020

Community Notices

Coronavirus claims another victim — Hopkins reunion

The Hopkins High School Alumni Association has decided to cancel its annual reunion scheduled this year for Saturday, June 20, at the high school cafeteria. Treasurer Robert Hennip said the…

Editor April 21, 2020

Community Notices

60 Plainwell meat packing plant employees have virus

WOOD-TV News 8 this afternoon has reported that the JBS meat packing plant had 60 of its employees test positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The plant, which employs more than…

Editor April 20, 2020

Community Notices

FFA alums, Sue Sebright decontaminate Hopkins FD

The Hopkins Area Fire Department is extending appreciation to Sue Sebright, the Hopkins FFA Alumni and Sebright Products for coming to the stations and decontaminating trucks and gear. She came…

Editor April 20, 2020

Community Notices

COVID-19 cases in county now at 41, but no deaths

The Allegan County Health Department has reported the county has 41 positive cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. There have been no deaths reported. Terms to…

Editor April 19, 2020

Community Notices

Pine Rest social worker posts weekly for students

Wayland Union Schools has partnered with Pine Rest to provide mental health support for students and is introducing school social worker Jessica Boss to write Facebook posts to help them…

Editor April 18, 2020

Community Notices

Virus increases local food truck program’s numbers

Local coordinators for the free food truck program in Wayland agree more people are showing for the monthly distribution, but it’s not overwhelming because of the Coronavirus crisis. The distribution…

Editor April 18, 2020

Community Notices

Local VFW post cancels Memorial Day parade

The Wayland post (No. 7581) of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced that the annual VFW Post parade Monday, May 24, has been canceled. A spokesperson said, "The health…

Editor April 16, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County reports 25 COVID-19 cases, no deaths

The Allegan County Health Department is reporting 25 cases of the people of who have been tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVD-19), as of Wednesday, April 15, a month after…

Editor April 16, 2020