How to vote 2018
Allegan County News editor Ryan Lewis is with Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski up at Wayland Public Safety to walk you through what’s involved with voting. First time voting? They explain each easy...
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How Allegan County voted in Nov. 6, 2018, election
The following highlights a few statewide races and proposals from the Nov. 6 general election, detailing Allegan County votes alone.All totals are unofficial; canvassers are still in the process of...
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Unofficial election results from Nov. 6, 2018
Here are the unofficial results of the Nov. 6 general election. The county board of canvassers is currently looking over the results to certifiy them, not expected for days.Turnout was high for a...
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Former Minor Lake Store burns to ground
Two adults, two children and two dogs all got out safely from the old Miner Lake Store, at 2607 122nd Ave., Allegan, before it burned to the ground Wednesday morning around 2:40 a.m.It was a five-alarm...
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Bennett wins tiebreaker, elected to Plainwell council
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorStephen Bennett has been elected to Plainwell City Council.Because he and incumbent Roger Keeney both received 608 votes on election night, Nov. 6, the tie was broken by drawing...
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Skeletal remains find home with Gun Lake Tribe
'Charlie' stored 54 years with historical societyBy: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterThe Old Jail Museum really did have a skeleton in its closet. Since 1964, a box at the museum had housed the...
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Allegan County 2018 general election official results
Here are the official results of the Nov. 6 general election. The Allegan County Board of Canvassers certified the results Wednesday, Nov. 14.Turnout was high for a mid-term election, with 54.7 percent...
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Slippery road likely cause of fatal crash in Wayland Township
May Engeseth, 77, from the Delton area, died at the scene of an accident Thursday, Nov. 15, that occurred around 5 p.m. on Patterson Road, south of 131st Avenue in Wayland Township.Engeseth was the...
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Make a ‘Christmas Wish’ for those in need (2018)
We at the Allegan County News and Union Enterprise are beginning to prepare for this year’s Christmas Wish program. The holidays are a time of giving, particularly to the less fortunate, and we want to...
View ArticleMan arrested for two Mobil Mart armed robberies bound to circuit court
A man charged with committing two armed robberies in one July day has been bound over to circuit court.Justin J. Marroquin, 26, Holland, is accused of robbing the Hamilton Mobil Mart on M-40 in...
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Man bound for two Saugatuck heists on same morning
The man accused of a September burglary at the Star of Saugatuck tour boat and office has been bound over to circuit court on those charges and been accused of committing another crime while he was...
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Midterm turnout skyrockets for Allegan County
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorThe Nov. 6 midterm general election saw many incumbents hold onto their seats in Allegan County along with several local ballot proposals pass. See all official vote tallies...
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Allegan marks 100th anniversary of Amistice
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterDuring Allegan’s Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park along the riverfront, the community joined local veterans to thank them and their families for...
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Wings of Hope is Finalist for BBB Torch Award
Wings of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care is one of the nonprofit finalists for West Michigan Better Business Bureau’s 2018 Torch Award for Ethics.Each year, the BBB recognizes businesses and...
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Body found on lakeshore identified
The body of a Wisconsin man was found washed up at the shoreline of Lake Michigan, north of South Haven in Allegan County on Wednesday, Nov. 14.The Michigan State Police Wayland Post identified the...
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Wayland city council opens seat to local student body
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAn empty chair has been sitting at the Wayland City Council table since the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. Reserved for a student representative from...
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Allegan City Council elects Rachel McKenzie as next mayor
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterRachel McKenzie was elected the new mayor of Allegan and sworn in during the Allegan City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.Charles Tripp was elected Mayor...
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Design unveiled for new Allegan City Hall
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterHere it is.The design plan for Allegan’s new city hall at the corner of Trowbridge and Chestnut streets is in stark contrast to what stands there now.A dark wood...
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Riverfront park ribbon cutting set
Restroom facility design held upBy: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterWith the final stage of Allegan’s Riverfront project nearing completion, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 10...
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City sets hearing for rezoning manufacturing land to residential
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAllegan City Council set a public hearing for Dec. 10, for the rezoning of 10 parcels along the eastern portion of North Main Street from M-1 Manufacturing to R-3...
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