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

Community Notices

Two fires occur 2 months apart same area in Martin

Martin Fire & Rescue is investigating a second fire in two months near the intersection of 120th Avenue and 10th Street. Firefighters were summoned overnight Wednesday to the northeast corner…

Editor October 11, 2023

Community Notices

Four-way stop sign slated for Patterson, 108th Ave.

The Barry County Road Commission this afternoon posted on Facebook, "In conjunction with Kent and Allegan Counties, a four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Patterson Road and…

Editor October 6, 2023

Community Notices

Councilwoman’s daughter joins Sheriff’s Department

Among the newest deputy sheriffs to join the Allegan Sheriff's Department is Autumn Bivins (second from left), daughter of Wayland City Council member Tracy Bivins and Mark Bivins, shown here…

Editor October 6, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins Library to have an eclipse viewing party

The Hopkins District Library will have an eclipse viewing party at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The library will provide viewing glasses and light refreshments. Those not able to attend can stop…

Editor October 6, 2023