Community Notices

No charges filed in complaint of trapped cat’s death

The Allegan County Sheriff's Department has announced there will be no charges filed in connection with a complaint involving a trapped dead feral cat Jan. 25 at Sandy Pines west…

Editor February 6, 2018

Community Notices

Otsego man gets 10 years for 2016 Watson crime spree

Kenneth E. Lapham, 35, of Otsego, was sentenced Monday in Allegan County Circuit Court to 10 years in prison in connection with a crime spree in Watson Township. Lapham had…

Editor February 1, 2018

Community Notices

Sandy Pines insists it doesn’t trap and kill feral cats

The Sandy Pines Recreational Community in Salem Township is drawing fire from Facebook videos and photos that suggest a feral cat was caught in a metal trap and allowed to…

Editor January 29, 2018

Community Notices

Eric Alberda chosen Hopkins Area Firefighter of the Year

The Hopkins Area Fire Department has announced that Eric Alberda has been presented with the Firefighter of the Year Award. Fire Chief McKinnon said, "Eric has been invovled with several…

Editor January 29, 2018

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No one seriously hurt in Hopkins semi-milk tanker crash

A red semi-tractor trailer for Putter's Trucking LLC of Hopkins was involved in a traffic collision with a milk tanker just north of Hopkins Tuesday morning. The company indicated that…

Editor January 23, 2018

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Wayland schools seek 2018 Hall of Fame nominees

The Wayland Union school district is seeking nominees for this year's Hall of Fame accolades. Candidates for consideration should be sent with the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…

Editor January 21, 2018

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Arena’s Pizza in Martin explains card charging issue

by Austin Marsman The owner of the five locations of the Arena's Pizza chain took to Facebook Friday to explain an issue raised about credit cards at the Martin location.…

Editor January 21, 2018

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Fire destroys manufactured home in Monterey Twp.

The Hopkins Area Fire Department was summoned to a manufactured house fire Friday morning in Monterey Township. Authorities said the house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene and…

Editor January 19, 2018

Community Notices

Two WHS students advance to state honors choir

Zachary Spoors and Mikayla Biesbrock have been selected to join the Michigan School Vocal Music Association ( MSVMA) State Honors Choir. They have spent countless hours preparing for this audition,…

Editor January 19, 2018

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Progressive Celtic Band to visit WHS, perform in concert

Kyle Pitcher, Wayland High School Class of 2012, will bring his band, The Founding, to Wayland Friday, Feb. 2, to visit classes and perform in concert. Members of the group…

Editor January 16, 2018