Community Notices

Livestock block traffic on Leighton Township road

We've all heard of traffic jams, but this one today wasn't a result of human error. These livestock were spotted blocking 14th Street north of 135th Avenue in Leighton Township.…

Editor February 8, 2022

Community Notices

Covid death toll rises by 9, but threat seems declining

Though nine Allegan County residents lost their lives this past week due to the Coronavirus pandemic, indications continue to show the disease’s impact is on the decline. Breaking news screen…

Editor February 4, 2022

Community Notices

Power outage lasts about two hours in Wayland area

Power was lost in the Wayland area community from just a little past 3 o'clock to a little after 5 p.m. Thursday. linemen from Consumers Energy and said that something…

Editor February 3, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland, Martin schools announce a 2nd snow day

Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has announced that Wayland Union Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3, due to inclement weather conditions. Martin also has called off school. The snowstorm that…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Rash of thefts of catalytic converters being reported

Local businesses, residents and authorities are reporting a rash of thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles. Wayland Transmission and Auto Service posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, "Last night our…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Snow dump closes schools and Then & Now library

The anticipated snowstorm across West Michigan delivered plenty of the white stuff Wednesday morning, enough to close Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools for the day and all evening activities as…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland City Concerts in the Park lineup announced

Wayland City Clerk Leann Claussen has announced this year's lineup for the annual City Park Concerts in August. The shows will be presented every Friday in August from 6 to…

Editor February 1, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid’s numbers suggest optimism

The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that three people have died this week from the Covid-19 virus, bringing the total to 308 since the pandemic began and suggesting the…

Editor January 28, 2022

Community Notices

Supreme Court justice visits Martin Schools’ classrooms

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein visited Martin Public School classrooms with local school board member Austin Marsman Friday, which also happened to be the high school's winter homecoming. "It…

Editor January 28, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years

The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…

Editor January 21, 2022