Community Notices

Missing Dorr man found dead by area authorities

David Lewis Amerson, 36, the Dorr Township man man reported missing over the weekend was found dead Monday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's office. Authorities said there was…

Editor March 12, 2018

Community Notices

Allegan Hillside in lockdown Friday due to trespassing

by Austin Marsman The Allegan main campus for the Hillside Learning and Behavior Center went into lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a trespasser on campus. Public Information Coordinator Tom…

Editor March 12, 2018

Community Notices

Dorr Township man, 36, missing since Friday night

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance. Deputies were dispatched to the Amerson residence in Dorr Township and…

Editor March 11, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA wins lots of hardware at state convention

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA brought home plenty of hardware after the organization’s state convention at Michigan State University Thursday and Friday. Bailey Couch was named the…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Threat to Martin Public Schools deemed not credible

by Austin Marsman A threat of violence was made by a student to Martin Public Schools earlier this week. Another student reported the threat to administration officials Thursday and action…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Credit card skimmer reported at Martin gas station

A credit card skimmer has been reported at the Marathon gas station on M-222 at the U.S.-131 expressway. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department indicates evidence of a skimmer was located…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Chief Harper 1 of 2 finalists at Zeeland; Wood cut

Of two local public officials who have been reported to be seeking similar jobs elsewhere, one is one of two candidates left standing and the other did not make the…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Gun Lake Tribe names 1st chief information officer

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced the hiring of J. Kevin Bassett as the Tribe’s first-ever Chief Information Officer. Bassett will manage information technology and staff within tribal government, casino operations…

Editor March 7, 2018

Community Notices

Myrene Koch appointed Allegan County Prosecutor

Myrene Koch has been appointed as the new Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney. “Myrene has served the people of Allegan County as an assistant prosecutor since July of 2002 and has…

Editor March 6, 2018

Community Notices

WHS athletic director Justin Wilson takes Ravenna job

Wayland High School athletic director and assistant principal Justin Wilson is reported to be leaving to take the principal's job at Ravenna High School. Wilson, who came on board at…

Editor March 5, 2018