Community Notices

Wayland High School grad retires from Allegan Fire Dept.

A special surprise retirement party was held earlier this month for Ronald Luyk (center, holding poster), who is stepping down at the Allegan Fire Department after many years of service.…

Editor May 19, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland Middle School drama club to present comedy

The Wayland Middle School drama program will present "Circus Olympus," a mythical Greek comedy," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Wayland Middle School cafeteria. Admission is free WMS…

Editor May 17, 2015

Community Notices

Area Memorial Day activities, ceremonies announced

Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 25, with ceremonies and activities planned for the Wayland, Hopkins, Martin and Dorr areas. The following is a rundown on activities and ceremonies…

Editor May 17, 2015

Community Notices

Biggby coffee shop construction near completion, not open yet

Work has been progressing at the site of the Biggby Coffee Shop on West Superior Street in Wayland. The franchise business will open soon and include a drive-through service. It…

Editor May 14, 2015

Community Notices

Public Safety Beat: Fire damages Kraai well drilling business

Authorities are attempting to determine the cause of a fire early Tuesday morning that damaged Kraai Well Drilling, 110 124th Ave., Shelbyville. A family-owned and operated business specializing in well…

Editor May 12, 2015

Community Notices

Joshua Keyzer, 16, pleads guilty to felony murder of cousin

The Dorr area teenager who was accused or raping and killing his 21-year-old cousin near Doan’s Lake last summer pleaded guilty this morning to felony murder. Joshua Keyzer, who then…

Editor May 11, 2015

Community Notices

‘Art Through the Eyes of a Child’ will be Tuesday at Baker

Baker Elementary School's art showcase, "Art Through the Eyes of a Child," will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5. Baker Elementary was the recipient of a…

Editor May 1, 2015

Community Notices

Public Safety Beat: Library hit by vehicle, X-way crash noted

Authorities in the Martin-Shelbyville area were busy Tuesday night and Wednesday morning after a couple of traffic incidents. A vehicle reportedly crashed into the JC Wheeler Public Library in Martin…

Editor April 29, 2015

Community Notices

Boater safety courses to be offered this spring, summer

The Allegan County Sheriff's Office Marine Division will conduct several boater safety courses this spring and summer. Classes in this area will be held: • Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday…

Editor April 28, 2015

Community Notices

Thornapple Valley Strings to visit folk gathering Saturday

The Thornapple Valley Strings will be special guests at the next local folk music gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at Vibrant Grains Restaurant, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. "The weather…

Editor April 28, 2015