Area Memorial Day Observances 2026 Several area communities will hold ceremonies, parades and events to observe Memorial Day and honor our nation's fallen heroes:   Hastings The L...

The severe storms that swept across the state Monday afternoon resulted in downed trees and numerous power outages,  and caused  major damage to the Lakewood Early Childhood Education Center...

**Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S ...

WBCH congratulates our Area High School Seniors! Graduation dates as follows: Caledonia  May 19th 7pm @ Calvin University's Van Noord Arena Hastings Area Schools 7:00pm Lakewood Publ...

To emphasize the importance of wearing seat belts, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) announces a “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, running from May 18&nda...

  Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day     LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within th...