Community Notices

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…

A group of Martin citizens Friday morning apprehended a teen suspected of stealing items from cars parked outside the Dollar General store downtown. The teen, believed to live inside the…

The Wayland and Yankee Springs Fire Departments Thursday morning were summoned to the scene of a personal injury traffic crash that included a car fire. The incident occurred on M-179…

The Hopkins Area Fire Department (HAFD) Thursday afternoon responded to a ditch fire on 20th Street in Watson Township. Tanker 441 was driving through the area when personnel came across…

The Allegan County Road Commission is announcing a couple of road closures next week in this area to permit construction and repairs. In Hopkins Township and Village, Phase 1 of…

Area fire departments are warning citizens that recent lack of rain and dry weather conditions have boosted the fire danger levels. Officials say there should be no burning of leaves…

Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal car crash Wednesday evening in Monterey Township. Police said the traffic crash, which killed one person, occurred…

A proposal to place on the November ballot the extension of the Martin School District’s $11 million bond project failed Monday night in a 3-3 vote. Board members were considering…