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Police don’t seek charges in fatal Gun Plain Township crash
By: Daniel PepperPolice have decided not to seek criminal charges in a fatal crash that killed a Kalamazoo County man and injured two others.The crash happened Thursday, Sept. 14, about 9:30 p.m. on...
View ArticleEPA river cleanup plan includes removal of the Otsego City Dam
By: Daniel PepperOfficials at the Environmental Protection Agency have adopted a record of decision that includes a removal of the Otsego City Dam.In the decision, the agency said dam removal would...
View ArticleDNR Echo Point shooting range to close Oct. 17-18
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Echo Point shooting range, within the Allegan State Game Area in Allegan County, will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, to allow DNR...
View ArticleOtsego manager search continues
By: Ryan LewisOtsego’s search for a new city manager continues.Mayor Cyndi Trobeck said the Michigan Municipal League’s executive search team is compiling input gathered Sept. 26 and will design a...
View ArticleWork to begin soon at Otsego waste water plant
By: Ryan LewisOtsego officials are pleased a project to improve the city’s wastewater treatment plant is moving ahead.Mayor Cyndi Trobeck said city commissioners officially awarded the bid for...
View ArticleBirthday Bash concert won’t happen in Martin next year
The B-93 Birthday Bash won’t be held near Martin in 2018.The country music station’s parent company announced Thursday, Oct. 12, it would hold the concert at Fifth Third Ballpark north of Grand Rapids...
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DC Strong founder loses battle with cancer
By: Virginia RansbottomThe community of Plainwell and young cancer patients across the country are mourning the loss Dustan Colyer, the founder of DC Strong. Colyer died from a rare kidney cancer he...
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Allegan unveils designs for city hall renovation
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterConceptual plans to renovate Allegan City Hall have been completed and a budget estimate puts the cost at $1,081,300.At the city council meeting Monday, Oct. 9,...
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Allegan County shifts shifts discussion to bigger tax for police, other services
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorWith weak public turnout at six recent, regional meetings discussing increasing the Allegan County Sheriff Office staff, Allegan County commissioners turned their eyes to a...
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Allegan downtown events find success
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterUpdating the Allegan City Council on downtown events, mayor pro-tem and former Jaycee Stacie Stotmeister said 200 to 300 people had circulated through Oktoberfest...
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Cottage at Knobloch Corners keeps masons busy
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAs stone mason Ron Stark and Dale Sebright replace the fieldstone on the stone cottage at Knobloch Corners, passersby have been showing their approval for saving...
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Allegan County Prosecutor: substance abuse is common thread
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorThe number of felonies prosecuted in Allegan County continues to rise.Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Roberts Kengis told county commissioners at their meeting Sept. 28 that...
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Grant helps restore Allegan state game area savannah
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterAllegan Conservation District is the recipient of an $85,600, 2017 Wildlife Habitat Grant. A total of $998,000 was awarded to various conservation organizations,...
View ArticleOtsego city commission discusses full time fire fighters
By: Daniel PepperOtsego city commissioners heard what it would cost if the Otsego Fire Department shifted from a paid on call model to having a few full-time firefighters.Fire chief Brandon Weber gave...
View ArticleMan who pleaded to Plainwell assault back in court
By: Daniel PepperA man who admitted to assault by strangulation and assault with a dangerous weapon in Plainwell recently also pleaded guilty to violating his probation in another case.Nestor J....
View ArticlePlainwell schools building assessment delayed and new company hired
By: Ryan LewisA new firm will help the school district put its long-term facilities needs in perspective.Plainwell school board members at their meeting Monday, Oct. 16, directed the administration to...
View ArticleOtsego commissioners pick salary for prospective city manager
By: Daniel PepperOtsego city commissioners settled on a salary to advertise the open city manager position.Commissioners voted Monday, Oct. 16, to set the number at a range of $83,000 to $95,000.Mayor...
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What’s it like? Experiencing a first mammogram
Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBy: Ryan Lewis, EditorJennifer Dentler has run the Spirit of Women program for more than 10 years at Allegan General Hospital. At age 40, she recently received her first...
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Experts agree: mammograms save and improve lives
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorMammograms help save lives.More than that, the annual screening is non-invasive, expedient and helps accomplish many other goals. Dr. Phil Hartgerink a radiologist at Allegan...
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Driver in OWI crash that killed a passenger jailed 90 days
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA North Carolina woman was sent to jail and given probation for the car crash that killed Alexis Danielle Brown-Johnson of Grand Rapids.Brown-Johnson was 15 at the time...
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