Community Notices

Medical marijuana establishment challenges Martin Twp.

July 8, 2015

Martin Township officials have indicated a medical marijuana establishment continues to set up shop on 124th Avenue in downtown Shelbyville. Supervisor Glenn Leep has said he asked local zoning enforcement officers to tell the owners that they are violating local zoning laws, but there doesn't seem to be evidence they...

Wayland may see addition of a small wine and cheese shop

July 6, 2015

This is the scene of what once was a small building behind the vacant blue structure next door to Harlequin Hair Fashions on South Main Street. It was taken down recently and rumor has it that a small wine and cheese shop will be established. The building is located next...

‘Funtastic’ summer free meals program now in 5th week

July 6, 2015

The fifth week of the free summer “Funtastic” meals programs for children under 18 continues, with the highlight being a special art program at Henika District Library Tuesday. “Art Attack!” will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday a the library, 149 S. Main St., including a make it–take it, craft...

Intern Molly Walker chosen Henika District Library director

July 2, 2015

Molly Walker, who has served as as an intern at the Henika District Library for the last four months, has been selected as its director. Walker, who is working on completing her master's degree in library and information science at Wayne State University, succeeds Elysha Cloyd, who resigned last spring...

Weekday ‘Funtastic’ meals program continues Monday-Friday

June 27, 2015

The fourth week of the “Funtastic” summer free lunch series will be observed Monday through Friday, June 29 through July 3. There will be only one special program this coming week because of its proximity to the holiday, Saturday, July 4. The program will be prize bingo at Steeby Elementary...

Between the Buns restaurant at gas station in Dorr closes

June 23, 2015

The Between the Buns restaurant inside the Marathon gas station in Dorr at the corner of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue has closed. In a Facebook message, it was reported , "it was a fun two years, but there was just not enough business to make continuing worthwhile for us...

Walkaway from Martin area adult foster care home located

June 21, 2015

The Allegan County Sheriff's Department has reported a man who walked away from a Martin area adult foster care home Sunday morning has been found in Barry County. The Sheriff's Department sought the public's help in locating Wayde Preston Cooper walked away from an adult foster care home between 10...

Wayland woman, local teen win county winter photo contest

June 18, 2015

A Wayland woman and teen submitted the winning photos in the Adult and Youth Divisions of the Allegan County Tourist Council's “Picture Yourself in Allegan County” Winter Photo Contest. Carrie Bush's “Frosty Morning at the Todd Farm” captured a magnificent winter wonderland, according to...

Dorr American Legion, scouts have flag retirement ceremony

June 15, 2015

The American Legion in Dorr Saturday conducted a Flag Day Flag Retirement ceremony with local Boy Scout Troops 90, 97 and 250. Boy Scouts spokesman Scott Dennis said the American Legion in Dorr does proper flag disposal every Flag Day, June 14. "We will gladly accept flags that are ready...

Martin High School alumni banquet brings in 56 ex-students

June 15, 2015

Fifty-six alumni attended the 2015 Martin School Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 6. Of the 56, three were graduating seniors and 12 were members of the 50-year class of 1965. A quilt was created by members of the 1965 class and given to the school to be displayed. There was one...

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