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Ionia Burger King temporarily closed due to fire damage
The Ionia Burger King will be closed for an unknown amount of time after sustaining damage from a ceiling fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday. The Ionia Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the fast food restaurant at 251 S. Dexter St. at 2:12 a.m. The post Ionia…
MIKE TAYLOR: Flying cars before baldness, please
It was in eighth grade that I realized I was going to be too old to enjoy the wondrous future of the 21st Century. This realization came while watching an educational film produced by the General Electric company. Mrs. Wuornos showed a lot of educational films. She hated kids and…
New rescue tools help Ionia officers free driver after rollover
New battery-powered rescue tools purchased by the Ionia Department of Public Safety were recently put to the test when officers used them to quickly free a driver trapped inside an overturned vehicle. Officers were dispatched to Riverside Drive near Kingston Farm Lane around 1:30…
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026
Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026. The post Upcoming and pending funeral services for Oct. 1, 2026 first appeared on The Daily News .
Hastings native Johncock, twice an Indy 500 champ, dies at age 90
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…
Gun Lake Fall Fest draws steady crowd for family fun
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…
Experience, service shape House race
One points to more than a decade representing Mid and West Michigan in Congress and leadership roles involving federal spending and China. The other points to 17 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequent work on veterans policy and federal government modernization.…
Albert, Pennock vie for 18th District Senate seat
Experience in Lansing is at the center of Republican state Sen. Thomas Albert’s campaign for re-election, while Democratic challenger Anthony Pennock is emphasizing his experience outside politics and his work as a special education teacher. Albert, 41, of Vergennes Township has…
Hastings City Council debates voting process after new member takes oath
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…
Hearing for ricin suspect rescheduled for Nov. 3
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 Fire Department to host open house Oct. 4
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…
Putting your aging parents’ wishes first
As your parents grow older, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, which may involve difficult conversations. You’ll want to be careful how you approach this. Mention ahead of time that you’d like to talk to them about their future plans and reassure…