Community Notices

Hopkins May 5 voters urged to use absentee ballots

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Monday that she is encouraging anyone scheduled to vote in the Tuesday, May 5, election to cast an absentee ballot. Absentee voter ballot…

Editor March 23, 2020

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Deputies calling special needs residents on registry

Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies Monday began calling Special Needs Registry participants to continue reaching out to residents who have registered with Allegan County Emergency Management as being homebound or with…

Editor March 23, 2020

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Wayland police trying to limit grocery panic buying

Former Wayland Police Chief Dan Miller this morning said he saw police in front of the local Harding's Market, attempting to limit the panic buying that has resulted from the…

Editor March 23, 2020

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Pickle Street vet practice announces service changes

Dr. Henry Reinart of the Pickle Street Veterinary Service has announced changes in services he offers as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. He said, "As we move forward with…

Editor March 23, 2020

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Spring snow dumps 1 to 3 inches on West Michigan

As if it wasn't bad enough that many Michigan citizens have been ordered to shelter in place, Mother Nature unloaded between one and three inches of snow four days after…

Editor March 23, 2020

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) creeps into Allegan County

The Allegan County Health Department Saturday afternoon reported the first positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Allegan County. The resident is an 85-year-old who is currently hospitalized. A Health Department spokesperson…

Editor March 21, 2020

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Coronavirus changes hours open for Harding’s Market

Hardings Market in Wayland will be closing tonight, Saturday, March 21, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, the store's hours are changing until this crisis is over. New hours will be…

Editor March 21, 2020

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Wayland police urge cyber safety while school is out

The Wayland City Police Department is warning area parents and caregivers to be watchful of on-line predators' attempts to lure bored and vacationing young people into trouble. Police Chief Mark…

Editor March 19, 2020

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Area fire departments issue precautions for residents

Area fire department personnel are asking residents to follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak: Please practice social distancing and continue proper hygiene. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self…

Editor March 19, 2020

Community Notices

County partially activates emergency operations center

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…

Editor March 19, 2020