Community Notices

Wayland boy donated handicapped accessible wheelchair

The story about a Wayland boy's handicapped-accessible van that was destroyed by an uninsured driver crashed into it apparently has a happy ending. Graham Tomson, 4, son of Mr. and…

Editor September 3, 2019

Community Notices

Former State Rep. candidate to run for drain commissioner

Mark Ludwig, a Fennville area farmer who unsuccessfully challenged incumbent State Rep. Mary Whiteford in the 80th District in 2018, is now setting his sights on the post of Allegan…

Editor September 2, 2019

Community Notices

Chemical Bank announces merger with TCF National Bank

TCF National Bank and Chemical Bank have merged, local Chemical Bank customers were notified recently. The letter said, “For now, keep banking at your existing branch locations and through your…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr Township’s plans for road work outlined by treasurer

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin has reported to the Dorr Township Board about plans for future road work after the Citizens’ Road Committee meeting Aug. 14. The committee members have…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Free water stations only a precaution at Hopkins Elementary

Hopkins Public School officials say the drinking water at Hopkins Elementary is safe for normal use, but water stations are being made available nonetheless. The precautions are being taken because…

Editor August 31, 2019

Community Notices

Fire destroys hay barn, tractor at Martin Township farm

A farm equipment barn owned by Irene and Royal Boulter on 114th Avenue in Martin Township was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Martin Fire Fire and Rescue reported the barn…

Editor August 30, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland man with dementia found safe Friday morning

Megan Bouwman, a Martin area woman, is reporting on Facebook, "Please be on the lookout for my grandfather, Gene Norden. He is driving a silver 2012 Ford Focus. He suffers…

Editor August 28, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland family turns to GoFundMe to replace smashed van

A handicap accessible fan for a 4-year-old Wayland boy was struck Thursday by an uninsured motorist and a GoFundMe page has been established for his family. Graham Tomson's family did…

Editor August 23, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools adds 2 new vehicles to bus fleet

The Wayland Union School district has added two new buses to start the new school year. They are pictured getting equipped with radios and security cameras. One of the buses…

Editor August 22, 2019

Community Notices

Traffic shutdown on U.S.-131 results from runaway black cow

Though no injuries were reported, traffic just north of the Wayland exit o0n the U.S.-131 expressway was slowed to a crawl as far north as 100th Street because of a…

Editor August 21, 2019