The story of Hastings’ hospital is one of gradual growth from humble beginnings to a lasting communi­ty institution. The first attempt at hospital care was credited to Lillian M. Shea, who opened a ...
Daniel “Dan” James Benningfield, born June 1, 1954, passed away on April 3, 2026, after a hard-fought and good-natured battle with cancer. Dan, known to many as “Mr. B” or “Bennett,” lived in Hastings ...
The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center welcomed community members to Leason- Sharpe Hall last week to celebrate the success of its latest fundraising campaign. Each year, the organization ...
When Jake Welch’s crews set out to tend to Barry County roads early this week, there were moments when the job felt more like navigating the high seas. After days of steady rainfall dumped inches of ...
One of our administration’s most important responsibilities is ensur­ing that our schools provide safe, reliable, and effective environments where students can learn and thrive. That responsibility ...
Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, ...
Clara McKelvey passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born June 9, 1932 to Roy and Dorothy (Case) Spaulding in Battle Creek. Her older siblings were Norman, Bill, Helen and later she had younger ...
Bronson senior Itzel Albarran got around Maple Valley freshman Loralye Gonzalez going to her right in the of­fensive third. She cut back left at the top of the pen­alty box to dodge Maple Valley ...
Canadian-based Cordelio Power and the Tupper Lake Wind Project are now “officially” part of Pattern Energy. Stephanie Buway, senior director of development for Cordelio, informed members of the Odessa ...
The Barry County Road Commission is gearing up for what looks like a very busy 2026 con­struction season. The BCRC bonded for $6.8 million in October 2025, helping provide funding for a plethora of ...
The legal battles for Tracy Lea Gillhespy, a former member of the Middleville Village Council, and several family members seem to be coming to a conclusion. Gillhespy, 56, entered a no con­test plea ...
The Saxons don’t have all the ball­players that they were hoping for, but they’ve got some chemistry and things are working out so far. The Hastings varsity softball team is off to a 3-1 start to the ...