Community Notices

Traffic slowed as semi creeps under 100th St. bridge

by Austin Marsman A flag on an escort vehicle grazed the 100th Street bridge around 2 p.m. Wednesday, causing a traffic backup. The truck driver following behind, hauling a manufactured…

Editor May 9, 2018

Community Notices

Ron Draayer is the Democrat in 72nd District contest

Ron Draayer of Kentwood is the Democrat who has filed to run for 72nd District State Representative. Draayer, who has taught business for 40 years at Davenport University and lists…

Editor May 7, 2018

Community Notices

City pays out $8,500 in insurance opt-out settlement

The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a memorandum of understanding to resolve a grievance filed by an officer with the Police Department. The officer, who was not identified, will…

Editor May 7, 2018

Community Notices

Woman struck by pickup while walking near Orchard Hills

A pickup truck struck a female pedestrian Monday morning in Wayland Township near the Orchard Hills Golf Course. Michigan State Police troopers indicated the morning bright sun may have been…

Editor May 7, 2018

Community Notices

Swainstons earn service award from Hopkins FFA

Hopkins High School alums Lee and Mary Swainston have been presented with a special outstanding service award by the Hopkins FFA and Comer Skinner. The Swainstons have been ardent Hopkins…

Editor May 6, 2018

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Third-graders’ bat houses placed on Rabbit River Trail

The 11 bat houses constructed by volunteers Jon Jensen and Don Borgic for Lori Howell's third-graders at Steeby Elementary are now gracing the Rabbit River Trail. The bat breeding boxes…

Editor May 6, 2018

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Leaking propane tank causes evacuations in Martin Twp.

by Austin Marsman A propane storage container leak near Vandebunte Egg Farms on 2nd Street east of Martin prompted Martin Township firefighters to evacuate nearby residents Thursday morning. The Martin Fire…

Editor May 6, 2018

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Night-time angler rescued by deputies at Dumont Lake

The Allegan County Dive/Rescue team was able to recover a fisherman in distress on Dumont Lake at about 3 a.m. Thursday. Deputies said a resident on the lake who called…

Editor May 3, 2018

Community Notices

Bench reported missing from downtown Martin

by Austin Marsman According to a report Wednesday on the Martin Main Street Facebook page, a bench has disappeared from the village downtown. The bench was located between the Hardware…

Editor May 2, 2018

Community Notices

Michigan DNR issues burning ban for Tuesday, May 1

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1 Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine…

Editor May 1, 2018