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Seniors looking to volunteer have many options through United Way
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorThe Allegan County United Way is looking to tap into an invaluable resource these days: senior citizens.For those who have retired or are no longer working—or even those who have...
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Allegan Ranger was one of only two killed in ‘The Great Raid’
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterIt was Jan. 30, 1945, when a group of more than 100 Army Rangers, Alamo Scouts and Filipino guerrillas traveled 30 miles behind Japanese lines to rescue over 500...
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Year in Review: 2017 (Part 1)
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterThe year 2017 brought twin towers to downtown Allegan’s Riverfront and some excitement over other investments in historic buildings for new and old businesses...
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Casco Township murder suspect treated for mental health
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA man accused of murdering his stepfather is still undergoing treatment at the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry.Tyler Daniel Smith, 27, is charged with open murder...
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Allegan County Judge Kevin Cronin will retire in January
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterAllegan County Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cronin has announced he will retire soon after the New Year.Chief Circuit Court Judge Margaret Zuzich Bakker said Dec. 23 the...
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Dorr Township parks add 18-hole disc golf course
Plans hit snag with sewer, drug activityBy: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterDorr Township Board heard some good news and some bad news about the latest park developments at their meeting Thursday,...
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One person dies in Wayland fire
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterOne person died in a mobile home fire Tuesday, Jan. 2, shortly before 9:40 a.m. at Rabbit River Estates on Homer Drive, east of Wayland.Wayland Fire Chief Joe...
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Leighton Twp. airstrip to be decided by voters
Those opposing an airstrip proposal in Leighton Township have raised enough signatures to put the proposal on the ballot for a referendum vote.The opposing “Friends of Leighton Township” group was led...
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M-40 south viewed 65 years ago
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterOn Jan. 22, 1953, this photo of old Tannery Creek was published in The Allegan Gazette. It is Jenner’s Ravine where a treelined M-40 now runs south from the stop...
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Dorr prepares for 2018 road spending
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterDorr Township is projecting to spend at least $640,000 on road projects in 2018.Treasurer Jim Martin updated board members during their meeting Thursday, Dec. 28,...
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Year in Review: 2017 (Part 2)
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterEditor’s note: This week, we conclude our look back on 2017. In last week’s issue, we covered news items that were closer to Allegan. This week, we branch out to...
View ArticleFennville district ramps up for construction this summer
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorInitial plans show Fennville Public Schools starting the first of three phases of construction this summer.Superintendent Jim Greydanus wrote in an update, “Design for Phase 1...
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Wayland man sentenced after burglary, impersonating police officer
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA Wayland man was sent to prison for 29 months to 15 years after he admitted breaking into a home in one incident, pretending to be a police officer in a second and...
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Services set for Wayland fire victim
Funeral services have been set for a man who died in a fire at a mobile home on Jan. 2, in Wayland.Jason Douglas Morgan “Waweakgesik,” 44, was a proud member of the Gun Lake Potawatomi Tribe and a...
View ArticleCounty's Human Services Building closes to repair malfunctioning ventilation
Allegan County officials announced this afternoon that its Human Services Building has been closed to repair a failed ventilation fan.Carbon monoxide alarms at the building, 3255 122nd Ave., went off...
View ArticleOtsego commissioners pick list for manager interviews
By: Daniel PepperOtsego city commissioners have picked a list of city manager candidates to interview.The commission met in closed session at a special meeting Monday, Jan. 8, and discussed candidates...
View ArticleGun Plain Township aims to improve 8th St.
By: Daniel PepperGun Plain Township board members said they plan to push ahead with a plan to redo 8th Street.Supervisor Mike VanDenBerg said he’d be asking the Allegan County Road Commission to join...
View ArticleOtsego Township hears fire report, declines to pave shoulders
By: Ryan LewisOtsego Fire Chief Brandon Weber told Otsego Township board members response times have been great so far under the new trial-run of staffing the fire station during the day with a police...
View ArticlePlainwell public works manager plans retirement
By: Daniel PepperPlainwell’s Public Works Department Superintendent Rick Updike plans to retire.Updike told Plainwell City Council members he plans to retire May 1 at the Monday, Jan. 8, regular...
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Allegan seeks bond for city hall work
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterA $1.1 million renovation plan for Allegan City Hall is moving forward after city council members voted Monday night 4 to 3 in favor of directing staff to proceed...
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