Friday, May 29th is the last day of school for Hastings Area Schools, Maple Valley, Barry County Christian & Martin Public school. Tuesday, June 2nd Ionia Public school year comes to an end ...

The Barry County Central Dispatch Administrative Board has appointed Katlin Hall as Interim Director, effective May 30, 2026, to lead the agency. Hall currently serves as Deputy Director and has bee...

Brandon Strong, a longtime school administrator at Barry County Christian Schools, announced on Tuesday his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 78th House District. Strong is r...

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 ...