Community Notices

Plainwell man charged in Martin postal driver’s death

March 5, 2020

Sheila Rackley Spencer Evan Baird, 36, of Plainwell has been formally charged in the fatal crash Jan. 6 that killed a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier from Martin. Authorities indicate Bair is being charged with one count of moving violation causing death in a fatal crash that killed postal carrier...

WHS Symphonic ensemble earns Division 1 at festival

March 4, 2020

The Wayland High School Symphonic Band earned a "superior" Division 1 rating from all three judges at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Festival at Wyoming Godwin Heights earlier this week. The Wayland Middle School eighth grade band also received a Division 1 rating.

Gun Lake Tribe starts officer outreach at Hopkins schools

March 3, 2020

Officer Patrick Weaver with the Gun Lake Tribe today visited with our eighth-graders during lunch at Hopkins Middle School. He is expected to become a familiar face at the schools as part of a community outreach initiative by the Gun Lake Tribe.

Michigan Fine Herbs closes its business in Shelbyville

March 1, 2020

Michigan Fine Herbs closed its doors abruptly Friday at its location just off the Shelbyville exit on U.S.-131. Word on the street is that its closure by corporate is permanent in the wake of its biggest customers, Gordon Foods, Meijer and Kroger, choosing a different supplier. It has been reported...

Benefit dinner for Martin student will be this evening

February 28, 2020

A benefit dinner for Martin High School freshman Ivy Keyzer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Martin School cafeteria. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to support Keyzer, who is battling leukemia. The Martin girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will play Gobles at 6...

County Health Dept. issues Coronavirus information

February 28, 2020

Here is some information from the Allegan County Health Department on COVID-19 (AKA Coronavirus). If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at 269-673-5411. No confirmed cases in Michigan, but some people are being monitored. It doesn’t hurt to be proactive. Washing your hands frequently and covering your...

Go Fund Me page set up for dog wounded by gunshot

February 27, 2020

Dorr Veterinary Clinic A young dog shot in the neck was brought to the Dorr Veterinary Clinic Wednesday by a trooper from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police. "Trooper" received gunshot wound treatment by Dr. Kayce Koski. The pet's owner has not been found and there is an...

Moline Christian student wins county spelling bee

February 26, 2020

Wayland Union Middle School was host for the annual Allegan County Spelling Bee Tuesday, Feb. 25, when five area students competed. Natalie Smit, eighth-grader from Moline Christian, took first place and Carter Vronko, fouth-grader from Pine Street Elementary was the runner-up. Natalie will advance to the Grand Rapids Spelling Bee...

Former Hopkins Area firefighter honored as life saver

February 21, 2020

Former Hopkins Area Fire Department member Brad Kerber, now serving for Caledonia and Hamilton departments was honored Thursday night at the Caledonia Township Board meeting for his recent life-saving efforts. He and his colleagues responded to a cardiac arrest call, and because of their quick response and training they were...

Four inducted into Hopkins High Athletic Hall of Fame

February 17, 2020

The 2020 Class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for Hopkins High School were (from left) Dan Miller, Bill Weick, Brandee (Merren) Sisson and Don Walker. Their plaques now can be seen in the Hall of Fame hallway near the high school gym. (Photo courtesy of The Finer Image)

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