The Pleasant Valley Joybells and the Coldwater Brass will be performing together for the 14th annual “Christmas Bells and Brass” recital Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. The concert will feature a collection ...
Barry County could soon have a new, updated zoning ordinance. Well, that’s relatively soon. Jim McManus, the former direc­tor for the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department, provided an update on ...
City of Hastings Department of Public Services workers were seen getting creative this week when it came to leaf pickup. Contending with heavy snowfall from over the weekend, DPS crews made use of a ...
Residents on the north side of Hastings may soon have new neighbors after the city Planning Commission voted unan­imously on Monday, Dec. 1, to approve the planned unit development (PUD) and final ...
With an eye on putting a funding pro­posal before voters in 2026, the Odessa Township Board of Trustees held off on hiring a financial advisor at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 1. Andy ...
Hastings junior Caroline Randall took part in the NXR Midwest Regional Championships in Terra Haute, Ind., Sunday. Randall raced to a 48th-place time of 18 minutes 17.78 seconds in the Wom­en’s 5K ...
Delton Kellogg junior Landon Mad­den ran to the state finals once again. The Panther pack inched closer to him too as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team had four guys earn All-Barry ...
As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we often think of the blessings we have: family, friends, food and the comfort of our homes. But the true power of thankfulness is not just about ...
A big group of youngsters kept honing their game throughout the fall on the area golf courses. Thornapple Kellogg was led by a roster full of juniors. Hastings had a sophomore finish as one of the top ...
Every week, my column gets printed on paper. Sometimes I use paper to dry my paws. Or clean up after I use the litterbox. I asked my friend Xiuyu Wang who invented paper—and why. He studies Chinese ...
Georgina (Gina) Kay Blough, age 79, of Hastings, MI, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born May 7, 1946, to George and Luella (Smith) Slocum, Gina was a proud graduate of Hastings High School and ...
Giving to charity feels good, but understanding the tax benefits can benefit both the charity and you. Whether you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax ...