Community Notices

Former local police officer retiring after 25 years

Former Wayland City police officer Bobbie Jo Ritchie has been recognized recently for 25 years in law enforcement for the Kent County Sheriff's Department. Ritchie is a graduate of Delton…

Editor February 18, 2022

Community Notices

Wet snow calls off schools, but not hoops for Friday

The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off school Friday because of a snow dump of heavy wet stuff overnight, causing roads to slippery and treacherous. Though there…

Editor February 11, 2022

Community Notices

Sewage issues temporarily shut down Martin Schools

Martin Public Schools today temporarily shut down at 2 p.m. because of a sewage issue. Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone said there would be no meetings/events during the afternoon or evening in…

Editor February 10, 2022

Community Notices

House fire in Monterey Twp. quickly extinguished

The Hopkins Area Fire Department responded to a working house fire at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Monterey Township. Authorities said the fire was quickly knocked down with minimal damage…

Editor February 9, 2022

Community Notices

Clarifying on-line tickets, passes for Golden Agers

All purchases of tickets for athletics and extra-curricular activities will be handled on line, beginning next school year, and there will be a 60-cent service charge. However, senior citizens who…

Editor February 9, 2022

Community Notices

NewLife Church’s unique Essentials Store drops annual membership fee

The NewLife Church in Wayland “Essentials Store” program no longer requires a $20 annual membership fee for its services to the community. Jenni Vanderson, speaking on behalf of the church,…

Editor February 8, 2022

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

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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