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Allegan County clerk opposes sending illegal AV ballot applications; state...
By: Ryan Lewis, editorAllegan County Clerk-Register Bob Genetski told local clerks Friday the Michigan Secretary of State was breaking the law by mailing absent voter applications to all registered...
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Wayland superintendent search narrows to three
A second round of interviews for Wayland Union Schools next superintendent will be Thursday, June 11.In addition to Pat Velie, Wayland Union Schools assistant superintendent of finance and operations,...
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Allegan city finalizes lead water line replacement plan
By: Ryan Lewis, editorAllegan’s plan to replace water service lines made of lead will now be submitted to the state.City council members voted Monday, June 8, at their regular meeting to approve the...
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Fennville woman dies in crash
A Fennville woman, 39, was found dead as result of a single-car crash Tuesday morning in Casco Township.The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 5:30 a.m. call on 62nd Street south of 109th...
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One-way iron bridge floated for Allegan’s next riverfront hotel plan
By: Ryan Lewis, editorThe current plan to develop the vacant 101 Brady St. as a hotel involves narrowing a nearby road to provide more space.Council has not voted on this plan, but they did discuss...
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Protesters in Allegan raise awareness of racial injustice
By: Ryan Lewis, editorOn Saturday, June 6, more than a hundred gathered with signs near Hubbard and Cedar streets in Allegan to protest police brutality in the black community.They waved at passing...
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Kalamazoo man sentenced 32 years for 2019 crime spree
By: Ryan Lewis, editorThe Kalamazoo man who stole five vehicles in Allegan County during a string of break-ins and police chases last summer now faces at least 32 years in prison.William Thomas Travis,...
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Allegan celebrates Class of 2020
The Class of 2020 rode in style through Allegan on Thursday, June 4—all part of the Allegan Senior Ride Out. Above, students are shown riding out of the Allegan High School parking lot as part of a...
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Thousands in Allegan County lose power in Tuesday storms
More than 2,000 customers were without power Thursday following Tuesday-night severe thunderstorms with winds exceeding 70 mph.Consumers Energy crews statewide are at work restoring power to more than...
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Terry Phillips, 67
Terry Phillips, 67, of Allegan, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home with his family at his side.Born January 8, 1953, in Otsego, he was the son of the late Lester and Betty (Burroughs)...
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Police seek information on Clyde Township hit-and-run of 88-year-old
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Clyde Township that hospitalized an 88-year-old woman Saturday, June 13.First responders with AMR Ambulance were called at 4:33 p.m. to help the woman...
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Bowman gets life sentences for Virginia murder
By: Scott Sullivan, Staff WriterDennis Bowman, charged May 15 with killing his adopted daughter in Fillmore Township 31 years ago, pleaded guilty June 10 to murdering a woman in Norfolk, Va., in...
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Diplomas delivered in Fennville
By: Ryan Lewis, editorIf graduates can’t come to graduation to pick up their diplomas, the diplomas had to come to the graduates.So it was on June 4, when Fennville Public Schools staff and...
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Lights approved for new 'Safe Routes' sidewalks
By: Ryan Lewis, editorA set of 26 new streetlights will be installed this summer in Allegan’s Russell-Robinson neighborhood.The work will be paired with new sidewalk construction that is part of the...
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Labor of Love: Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity builds in Hamilton
By: Jason Wesseldyk, Sports EditorWhen screening potential candidates to be part of its home-build project, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity looks for individuals and families who are willing to be...
View ArticleCheshire’s deputy clerk replaces late husband on ballot
By: Ryan Lewis, editorOne week after being appointed to fill out the remainder of her late husband’s term as Cheshire Township clerk, Donna Hetzel will also replace him on the ballot.Pete Hetzel was...
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Allegan student’s Otsego lemonade stand inspires smiles, donations
By: Ryan Lewis, editorBudding entrepreneur Bella Tyler-Land of Allegan was able to bring out some smiles in Otsego late last month as she opened a lemonade stand.The 9-year-old Dawson Elementary...
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State orders more mask rules
With “mask up” the constant mantra from state officials, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has further intensified pressure on businesses to require their use indoors.July 17, Whitmer’s new order clarifies that...
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West Side Park’s north stairs remain open; county urges caution
By: Ryan Lewis, editorErosion and debris continue to plague areas along the Lake Michigan coast.Following up on calls to The Allegan County News/Commercial Record about members of the public scrambling...
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Man jailed 20 days for crash that killed Plainwell postal carrier
By: Ryan Lewis, editorA man who rear-ended a stopped postal carrier vehicle, ultimately killing its driver, was sentenced July 16 to 20 days jail.Spencer Evan Baird, 36, pleaded no contest to a...
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