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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Robert L. Branch, Sr., age 95, of Hastings, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2026. Born July 15, 1930, in Hastings, MI, Robert (Bob) was the son of Raymond and Ann Branch. A lifelong ...
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, ...
Throughout the month of February, Barry County Transit proudly hosted its annual “Fill the Bus” Food Drive Campaign, bringing together riders and the community to support local families in need. The ...
Plans for a proposed new fire station, one that could be the new home for the Odessa Township Fire Department, seem to be coming together. Township officials have continued to meet regularly with ...
Kendra Lee Green, née Hess, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born in Hastings, MI, and carried her Midwestern roots with her throughout her life. Kendra earned her master’s ...
Delton Kellogg/Martin senior Carter Brickley recently signed on to join the Olivet University Mens’ Golf team next season, but he has a final season ahead with a senior-filled DK/Martin varsity boys’ ...