Community Notices

Orangeville man convicted of gun murders of 2 men

Jon Otis Burnette, 63, of Orangeville Township, was convicted in Barry County Circuit of two counts of murder for the deaths of a neighbor and Comstock Park man. Burnett was…

Editor August 12, 2020

Community Notices

It’s official! Wayland non-Homestead millage passes

The Allegan County Board of Canvassers has certified that the non-Homestead millage request for Wayland Union Schools was approved in the Aug. 4 primary election. The official final count was…

Editor August 12, 2020

Community Notices

Car-truck crash closes down Dorr exit on U.S.-131

A four-vehicle crash on U.S.-131 north of the Dorr exit blocked some traffic and slowed other vehicles to a crawl Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the 142nd Avenue was closed temporarily…

Editor August 11, 2020

Community Notices

Hopkins has only 2 seeking 4 school board positions

The Hopkins Board of Education will see a shortage of candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. As it stands now, there are four openings, but only two seeking board…

Editor August 10, 2020

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Gun Lake Pub opens Aug. 18 at former Daisy Mae’s site

EDITOR'S NOTE: It has been reported that Gun Lake Pub has had to delay its opening one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 18. Gun Lake Pub will open its doors Tuesday,…

Editor August 10, 2020

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Wayland adjusts Back to School plan to hybrid model

Wayland Union schools is adjusting its “Return to Learn plans for the academic year. Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, in a letter to parents today wrote: “We've received an overwhelming response…

Editor August 6, 2020

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Wayland non-Homestead millage may not be a loss

The Allegan County Board of Canvassers is closely examining results of the Wayland Union School District non-Homestead millage renewal request in the Aug. 4 primary election. The unoffical results from…

Editor August 6, 2020

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Several area departments handle Yankee Springs fire

Yankee Springs Township, Wayland and Orangeville Township firefighters spent a great deal of time Monday afternoon and evening battling a structure fire on Parker Drive in Yankee Springs Township. A…

Editor August 4, 2020

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Crack seal project under way on U.S.-131 near Martin

Asphalt crack sealing work was scheduled to begin Monday evening by the Michigan Department of Transportation between 110th and 120th avenues along U.S.-131 just north of Martin. An MDOT spokesperson…

Editor August 3, 2020

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Former Martin area pastor, coach battling COVID in Fla.

Dave Nightingale, former pastor of Watson Bible Church and former pastor of Corner Bible Church, is in the hospital with COVID-19 at a hospital in Hudson, Fla. Nightingale was Martin…

Editor August 2, 2020