Community Notices

Wayland takes top 6 places in debate competition

The Wayland High School debate team was host for the second West Michigan Legislative Debate League this fall on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Students were engaged in congressional debate with schools…

Editor October 27, 2023

Community Notices

Five Hopkins students join West Mich. Honors Band

Five Hopkins High School Band students traveled to Calvin University last week to take part in the 17th annual West Michigan Honor Band. The five were Clara Teunissen, Eli Aalderink,…

Editor October 25, 2023

Community Notices

Martin High School Band to perform ‘Season in Review’

The Martin High School marching band will present a "Season in Review" at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 25) to give local residents the opportunity to see the entire Division…

Editor October 25, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland granted $250,000 to ‘Fix the Damn Roads’

The City of Wayland is included in the latest state plans to "Fix the Damn Roads" in villages and cities with populations with populations of less than 10,000. Gov. Gretchen…

Editor October 20, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic crash closes M-179 in Yankee Springs Twp.

Area motorists are warned about a road closure this morning on eastbound and westbound M-179 (129th Avenue) at Patterson Road. Yankee Springs Township firefighters have reported the closure is the…

Editor October 16, 2023

Community Notices

Local vet recommends rabies vaccines for pets

It was widely reported last week that a bat in Allegan County tested positive for rabies, and Pickle Street Veterinary Service in Monterey Township recommends vaccinating pets for the disease.…

Editor October 16, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins equestrian team is 3rd in state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured third place in its division in the state championship four-day competition at the Midland County Fairgrounds Oct. 12-15. The Vikings earned the right…

Editor October 15, 2023

Community Notices

Stud Muffins bakery will open in Dorr early next year

The Stud Muffins Bakery & Cafe food wagon that has been making the rounds at area celebrations and events in the last couple of years will open as a brick…

Editor October 13, 2023

Community Notices

Reward offered in 2 Martin Twp. suspected arson fires

The Michigan State Police Fire Investigation unit is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible party in connection with two fires near 120th…

Editor October 12, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland, Martin both earn Division I ratings in festival

It was a historic evening at the Ron Stehouwer football stadium Tuesday, as both the Wayland (cover photo) and Martin High School marching bands earned Division I (excellent) ratings. The…

Editor October 11, 2023