Community Notices

A variety of unique artists’ booths will be featured at the Main Street celebration from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in downtown Wayland. So far, there are 15…

A benefit barbecue for the Moenke family Tuesday, July 6, has been canceled. Watson Township Trustee Michelle Harris announced on Facebook, "I‘m very sorry to announce the Big Lake fire…

Lafayette Creamery is now open in downtown Hopkins next to the post office and Pikis. The business serves homemade premium ice cream, made on-site. Hours M-Th 2-8 and weekends 12-8,…

Wayland firefighters extinguished a car fire in the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services parking lot in Wayland just after 4 a.m. Sunday on North Main Street. A neighbor said she had just…

The Coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the United States, Michigan and Allegan County for the past 15 months has wound down statistically in just about every category, but a new…

The Wayland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a recent home invasion. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the…

Dorr and Hopkins will have Independence Day celebrations spread out over three days this weekend. Dorr is planning most events for Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3, while Hopkins…

A week ago, many in drought stricken West Michigan were saying they were praying for rain, but as the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for, you just might…

Two school ballot proposals, for Hopkins and Martin, will be included in special elections on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Both non-homestead proposals are for five-year renewals of taxes for commercial and…