Community Notices

Bridge at Martin exit, No. 55, over U.S.-131 is now open

The bridge at the Martin exit, No. 55, for access to the east-west M-222 between Martin and Allegan now is open. The bridge was brought down last winter and has…

Editor May 22, 2015

Community Notices

Martin has 2 woodworking projects on top in state contest

Industrial arts instructor George Williston worked diligently with his woodworking classes this year, and 16 projects were entered into the regional woodworking competition May 9. Martin had 13 projects that…

Editor May 21, 2015

Community Notices

Three new doctors join Robinson Dental, another expected

Three new dentists have joined the Robinson Dental practice on Reno Drive in Wayland, and there are rumors another will be welcomed…

Editor May 19, 2015

Community Notices

Public Safety Beat: 5-year-old crash victim’s parents WHS grads

The parents of a 5-year-old Middleville boy tragically killed in a traffic crash Saturday are both graduates of Wayland High School. Scott and Amanda Duley were high school sweethearts in…

Editor May 19, 2015

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