Community Notices

by Austin Marsman Michigan State Police report that a 48-year-old man from Vicksburg was killed on U.S.-131 late Friday afternoon near the Martin exit (No. 55). The incident happened between…

Terrorism charges have been filed against Otsego High School student Peter Trudelle, 18, who is accused of threatening a mass shooting, and an unidentified juvenile has been apprehended for deliberately…

The Hopkins FFA Demonstration and Creed Speaking teams placed first in the regional leadership contests Wednesday and have earned a trip to the state competition. "I'm so proud of them…

A Wayland Middle School student intentionally pulled a fire alarm Thursday afternoon, causing the entire building to evacuate, according to Middle School Principal Carolyn Whyte. The Wayland City Police Department, Security…

by Austin Marsman A threat circulated across social media caused swift reaction Wednesday night from Otsego school officials who closed school sessions for Thursday. The threat of gun violence was…

by Austin Marsman There is apparent fallout closer to home this week from the mass shootings on Valentines Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Authorities took…

Allegan County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 40-year-old armed man Monday morning after he barricaded himself with a woman and four children in Wayland Township. Authorities were summoned to the residence…

Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby  was selected under Category 1 -…