Emergency Services

WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin

The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use…

Editor February 14, 2024

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Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs

COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins…

Editor February 12, 2024

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Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual…

Editor February 8, 2024

Community Notices

Frigid temps, bad roads keep public safety busy

Martin Luther King Day proved to be busy day for area public safety personnel. Martin Fire & Rescue reported MFD assisting City of Wayland Fire Dept. on a house fire,…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Gun Lake Casino is cross training fire, police officers

The Gun Lake Casino apparently intends to have a combination police and fire service available to the public in light of recent expansions. Hopkins Area Fire Department Chief Trevor Beilby…

Editor January 5, 2024

Features

That was the year that was 2023 in NE Allegan County

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is a historical review and analysis of the now dearly departing year 2023. The Clippers celebrate one of their many…

Editor December 30, 2023

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Watson Twp. wins $150,000 state grant for new park

New Planning Commissioner Hunter Davis Watson Township received word Thursday that the State of Michigan has awarded it a $150,000 passport grant for continued work on the Seven Generations Recreation…

Editor December 7, 2023

Community Notices

Trevor Beilby honored as EMT of Year for WAEMS

Hopkins Area Fire Department firefighter Trevor Beilby was announced as the Emergency Medical Technician of the Year at the annual Wayland Area Emergency Services Christmas Party this week. The ceremony…

Editor December 3, 2023

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Dorr Twp. may offer music concerts next summer

Patty Williams Dorr Township next year may join the growing popularity of local evening music summer concerts. The Township Board Thursday evening was approached by Patty Williams of the Williams…

Editor November 30, 2023

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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to…

Editor October 16, 2023