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Allegan County Easter egg hunts 2019
Easter will be April 21 this year and communities throughout Allegan County will be visited by the Easter Bunny for a variety of fun activities leading up to the big day.Here’s what’s scheduled:...
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Allegan's Brady lot developers meet with public
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterThe selected company looking at developing the corner lot at 101 Brady Street, next to the historic iron bridge, said their vision is to make a destination boutique...
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Man dies after single-car rollover crash in Hopkins Township
HOPKINS TWP.—A 32-year-old man died Sunday, April 14, in a single-car crash on 20th Street, south of 128th Avenue.The man, who police said was from Hopkins, was driving south in a Dodge SUV about 3:40...
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Wishbone program teaches animal welfare to students
Students react with care and donationsWith Easter upon us, here's some pet advice from Wishbone: Chocolate: Chocolate is very dangerous for our pets, causing gastrointestinal upset and several...
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Lumberman Lofts opens its doors in Allegan
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterThe official completion of Lumberman Lofts, a newly renovated building in the middle of downtown Allegan, was celebrated with the community on Wednesday, April...
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Recycle “E” and hazardous waste in Wayland
Allegan County Resource Recovery is hosting a select electronics and household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Wayland Harding’s Market, 300 Reno...
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Allegan library plans Grand Opening for May 2 after addition, renovations
The community is invited to join trustees and staff for the Grand Opening of the Allegan District Library on Thursday, May 2.In celebration of the addition and renovation of the library, a Ribbon...
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Plainwell aviation academy pushes to teach piloting, STEM
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterThe Plainwell Aviation and STEM Academy is currently getting ready to expand its offerings and start operating in a wide variety of areas.President Ginger DeVillers said...
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May 7, 2019, election results (unofficial)
Voters in select communities throughout Allegan County went to the polls Tuesday, May 7, 2019, to vote on several ballot proposals.Casco Township, police millage (renewal)101 yes59 noThis renews a...
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Turkey Tracks expands, helps more youth hunt
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorA local hunting program for children with disabilities is growing.The fourth annual Turkey Tracks event this past weekend gathered 17 youth from throughout the region and paired...
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Conference energizes middle schoolers about living substance-free
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorThe 2019 Allegan County Youth Summit gathered middle school students from the county’s public school districts Friday, May 3, to interact and reinforce living alcohol- and...
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Allegan District Library celebrates completion of addition, renovation
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAlthough the Allegan District Library reopened on April 8 after 16 months of construction, its first official showing wasn’t until May 2, when library board members...
View ArticleSafe Routes sidewalks delayed by soil tests
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorNew sidewalks leading to several local schools will likely be delayed until later this summer.Allegan Township supervisor Steve Schulz said Monday, May 6, that the earliest the...
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Otsego city okays change to sign regulations
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterOtsego city commissioners voted to change their temporary sign ordinance on the advice of their lawyers.Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, May 6, to adopt an...
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State Rep. Whiteford plans mobile office hours in Fennville, Allegan
State Rep. Mary Whiteford announced her May office hours for residents of the 80th district.“Office hours this spring have been going great,” Whiteford said. “I look forward to hearing what is on the...
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Wayland dealership seeks move, new building on Reno Drive
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterK & M Wayland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 3611 N. Main St., is planning a move to Reno Drive in the near future.Wayland City Council members on Monday, May 6,...
View ArticleCasco, two school millages renew in May 7 election
Official results, May 2019By: Ryan Lewis, EditorElection-night results from the May 7 polls held up and were officially certified May 8.The relatively quiet election—only four local school districts...
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Open house set for Allegan's new airport terminal
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAllegan’s new airport terminal building will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to tour...
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Woman sentenced for embezzling from Douglas marina
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA Saugatuck woman has been sentenced to jail, probation and community service for embezzling thousands of dollars from her former employer, Tower Marine in Douglas.Betty...
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DNR targets Trowbridge dam for removal next
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorA nearly $3 million state grant announced this week will begin the lengthy process of removing the Trowbridge Township dam.“The dam is deteriorating at an increasing rate,” said...
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