Whitehall News

Posted: 7-6-2009 Reeths-Puffer teacher receives 'prestigious' award Shelby Financial Corporation and its subsidiary, Shelby State Bank, has elected Ryan J. Briegel of Whitehall and Lawrence W. Byl of Shelby for two-year terms to the Boards of Directors of both companies.

Posted: 7-6-2009 Pair arrested on multiple B & E's Two men were arrested for a string of breaking and enterings over the past month after officers staked out a White River Township home early Monday morning.

Posted: 7-6-2009 Whitehall finances not rosy, but could be worse Whitehall District Schools' budget projection for the next school year is not rosy, but a whole lot better than many public schools in this struggling economic climate in Michigan and the U.S. The school board, at its June 22 meeting, approved a projected $20.3 million budget which is ...

Posted: 7-6-2009 Whitehall McDonald's launches fruity beverage As the first non-coffee product on the McCafe premium beverage menu, Whitehall McDonald's introduces the new McCafe Real Fruit Smoothies as part of a test market.

A Whitehall student continued her streak of earning special recognition at the annual National History Day competition.

"Enjoying the lovely fall weather?" one senior citizen, jacket zipped to the top of his neck, asked a friend.

Posted: 6-29-2009 July 4th celebrations planned The annual White Lake Area Fourth of July fun starts off with the community parade at 10 a.m. The parade will again begin near Whitehall City Hall and will follow a route across the White River Bridge into downtown Montague.

Posted: 6-29-2009 Businessman, former mayor serves as parade grand marshall Wallace Weesies will be the White Lake Area July 4th Parade grand marshall.

Fireworks bursting brightly in the sky is an Independence Day tradition, but also can be dangerous unless handled properly.

The Whitehall Ford lot has been empty since the dealership closed last October. But soon the site may be the location of a new Save-A-Lot grocery store in Whitehall Township, said township officials.

Posted: 6-29-2009 Wesco, township reach settlement on sewer use Whitehall Township and Westgate Oil Company have reached a settlement over sewer fees at its Wesco station on Colby Rd.

Pop Evil fans welcomed home the west Michigan-based band Thursday at the opening night of Muskegon's 2009 Summer Celebration.

Authorities are investigating several home invasions that occurred in the Blue Lake Township area and in some parts of Whitehall Township.

An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to jail in connection with a series of break-ins at the Lincoln Golf Club in Fruitland Township.

Posted: 6-22-2009 Martins celebrate rare achievement 70 years of marriage Alma and Bob Martin 'She's a good cook,' C. Robert Martin, quipped when asked the success of his 70-year marriage to A. Alma Martin as they sat at a table in their rural Montague home.

Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

Posted: 6-15-2009 Whie Lake WINDS hosts forum on solar energy An open forum on the benefits of solar power will be held Thursday, June 25 at White Lake Congregational Church in Whitehall.

The Corner House of Gifts,223 E. Colby, Whitehall, is having a food drive to benefit the pantry at Lebanon Lutheran Church.

Despite tight financial times, city of Whitehall officials are planning for a busy fiscal year.

Several areas of historical interest in southwestern lower Michigan will be commemorated in the coming months, all with this in common: They were popular way stations along what once was known as the West Michigan Pike, now U.S.-31. Among them is Scenic Drive, a picturesque two-lane road that winds along the Lake Michigan shoreline between Muskegon ...