Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

Master plan community meeting canceled at Dorr

The Dorr Township Planning Commission’s community meeting set for Tuesday night has been called off because of concerns about spreading the Coronavirus. However, the commission’s regular meeting will be held…

Editor March 16, 2020

Community Notices

K of C cancels coming events, fund-raisers

"In an abundance of caution, the Knights of Columbus Hilliards Council #4036 has decided to cancel the upcoming Italian Dinner fund-raiser Saturday, March 21, the breakfast fund-raiser on Sunday, March…

Editor March 16, 2020

Community Notices

Coronavirus worries shut down Gun Lake Casino

The Gun Lake Casino has decided to shut down temporarily in the middle of public fears about the spread of the Coronavirus. Officials announced Saturday that the facility will close…

Editor March 14, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland Boy Scouts coordinate food drive for needy

Wayland Boy Scout Troop No. 97 gave the call to help with food donations to the needy and Wayland citizens responded this weekend. "Even in the midst of all that…

Editor March 14, 2020