Hastings

Four Michigan farm families were in­ducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame during the 2026 induction ceremony on Sept. 12. This year’s ceremony was held at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. This year’s inductees are Dennis and Dawn Iott of Kalkaska County, Darrell and…

Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner born in Hastings, passed away Monday at his home in South Branch at the age of 90. Johncock had two of the most mem­orable wins in Indianapolis 500 histo­ry, one for its thrilling finish and one for the ordeal that led to its…

On Saturday, the Hastings Banner caught up with the Pasalic family at Chief Noonday Car Park during the third annual Gun Lake Business Association’s (GLBA) Gun Lake Fall Fest. Upon entering the park, Amanda and Zoren Pasalic said their chil­dren’s eyes immediately focused on the…

On the day that the Hastings City Council welcomed a new member at its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 28, council members also debated what some saw as a contentious voting process at its previous meeting. Debra Hatfield, who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by the recent…

The Hastings man charged in relation to a recent ricin exposure will have his day in court. However, that day will just be later than originally anticipated. A probable cause hearing in Barry County District Court 56B for Joseph Jay Sheppard, 24, of Hastings was set for Tuesday,…

Hastings residents will get a chance to see the newest addition to the Hast­ings Fire Department, as well as meet with department and other emergency personnel, during an open house event set for noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. “We’re doing it for Fire Prevention Week,” said…