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

Community Notices

U.S.-131 overpass at 100th Street exit struck again

The bridge over 100th Street at the U.S-131 expressway has been struck for the third time in four months. Authorities this morning indicated that northbound traffic near that site was…

Editor March 5, 2018

Community Notices

Extra road funding may be coming to area communities

Communities in Allegan County may get an unexpected gift of extra road funding money from the state this year. 80th District State Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-South Haven) has announced the…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Three WMS students win ‘America & Me’ essay contest

Three students from Wayland Union Middle School have been named local winners in the 49th annual "America & Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen

Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

No surprise: Kengis appointed Allegan Co. circuit judge

To the surprise of virtually no one, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday announced the appointment of Roberts Kengis to the vacant Allegan County Circuit Judge's post. Kengis, the county's current…

Editor February 28, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins firefighters contain woodstove blaze Saturday

The Hopkins Area Fire Department was summoned to handle a woodstove fire in Hopkins Township Saturday, Feb. 24. When they arrived at the scene, firefighters found the structure to have…

Editor February 26, 2018

Community Notices

Old Clark gas station comes down at Sycamore & Main

The former Clark gas station at the corner of South Main and Sycamore streets was brought down Monday after facing facing possible foreclosure. City officials have said they are reluctant…

Editor February 26, 2018