Community Notices

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…