Community Notices

‘Funtastic’ summer free lunch series off next week

The Wayland Union Schools' summer "Funtastic" free lunch and entertainment series will take a break next week during the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no free lunches or…

Editor June 27, 2017

Community Notices

Motorist arrested in fatal hit and run in Thornapple Twp.

Authorities today arrested a motorist who allegedly struck and killed 40-year-old bicyclist Carla Marie Reiffer north of Middleville in Thornapple Township Friday evening Kelleigh Linae Hobbs of Middleville was charged Monday,…

Editor June 23, 2017

Community Notices

Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow slated at Jijak July 8, 9

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians will sponsor a Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at…

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins Public Schools recognizes retiring staff members

Celebrating retirement at the end of this academic year and years of service to Hopkins Public Schools are (from left) Judy Pitsch, SRC coordinator 12 years; Vince Koperski, maintenance 26…

Editor June 22, 2017

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Hopkins names Outstanding People for Education winners

The Hopkins Public Schools' 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients are (from left) high school teacher Russell VanDommelen, SRC coordinator Judy Pitsch and secretary Jennifer Frank. (Photo supplied)

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Don Black to retire from County Board after serving 20 years

Don Black, 74, Allegan County Commissioner for the past 19 years, has announced he will not seek re-election next year. Black, former Wayland Township Supervisor, has served in the County…

Editor June 22, 2017

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Wayland’s Outstanding People for Education announced

Selected as the 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients from Wayland Union Schools were (from left) Terry "Sunshine" Ellis, community member/volunteer; Chris Rupke, art teacher, and guidance counselor Tricia…

Editor June 20, 2017

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Dorr motorist avoids jail time in traffic crash injuring officer

Jeffrey Lee Huizinga, 37, of Dorr, pleaded no contest Monday in Kent County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a traffic crash on U.S-131 in February when a Wyoming police…

Editor June 20, 2017

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B-93 Birthday Bash weathers minor storms for the celebration

The 25th annual B-93 Birthday Bash celebration took place at the Martin U.S.-131 Motor Sports Park Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The obvious in this photo taken by Austin Marsman was…

Editor June 19, 2017

Community Notices

North Carolina woman, 20, charged in March 19 fatal crash

Allegan County authorities have charged Alyssa Kay Stark, 20, formerly of Grand Rapids, most recently living in Mebane, N.C., with operating a motor vehicle under the influence in connection with the March…

Editor June 19, 2017