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Clare Hoffman was notable character in Allegan’s past
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterFifty years ago on Nov. 3, Allegan County lost its most discussed—and cussed—resident, the Honorable Clare E. Hoffman.That’s how John Axe, publisher of The Allegan...
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Man who admitted assaulting Plainwell woman pleads to probation violation
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA 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...
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Wayland studies water rates with infrastructure costs looming
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterWhile Wayland City Council members glimpsed a draft of the city’s capital improvements plan for the next five years, the interim manager said both local streets and...
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Allegan-produced 'The Sound' documentary airs Oct. 22
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorDan Simon of Allegan is a big fan of Frank Harlow.One day, Harlow of Vandalia, Ohio, after loving the sound of the dobro all his life, decided to try building one himself. The...
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County Commissioner hopes others will seek his job
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorCORRECTED: Longtime Allegan County Commissioner Don Black will not seek reelection next year and is hoping to encourage others to replace him.To do so, he planned a pair of local...
View ArticlePower surges cause problems at downtown Plainwell businesses
By: Daniel PepperPlainwell businesses on South Main Street are seeking answers as to why a power surge happened Sunday, Oct. 15, knocking out equipment and causing damages in the hundreds of dollars in...
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Man pleads to charges from Easter standoff in Otsego Township
By: Daniel PepperA Plainwell man admitted to charges after causing a standoff with police on Easter Sunday.Michael John Vanderberg, 27, was in court Monday, Oct. 23, and entered three guilty pleas in...
View ArticlePolice still seeking D Avenue armed robber
By: Daniel PepperPolice are still looking for a man who robbed someone at gunpoint near D Avenue.The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday, Oct. 24, they were still seeking the suspect and his...
View ArticlePlainwell approves road work racing against snow
By: Daniel PepperPlainwell city council members approved work for the North Prince Street extension project at a pair of meetings.Council members held a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 12, to approve a...
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‘Capone’s Playground’ presented at library
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterTwo Tommy Guns used in the infamous Valentines Day gangland massacre will be among the topics discussed when “A Killing in Capone’s Playground” is presented...
View ArticleCasco plans rules and zoning for short-term rentals soon
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorCasco Township officials expect to pass rules to regulate short-term property renting next month.Township supervisor Allan Overhiser said no board members opposed any major...
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Wayland man pounded doors wearing SWAT hat as ‘prank’
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA Wayland man said he intended it as a prank when he banged on doors at an apartment complex, wearing a hat that read SWAT and yelling “Police!”Even so, he pleaded guilty...
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Allegan Air use approved for Rockwell site
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterA special use permit for Allegan A!r Events to renovate and operate a general open space/park at 439 River Street within an M-1 Manufacturing District was...
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Milbocker’s $3.8 million bid set to stabilize city riverbank
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterA $5.2 million Kalamazoo riverbank stabilization project at the base of Perrigo’s headquarters on Eastern Avenue is set to start Nov. 1, after the Allegan City...
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Body found in Allegan State Game Area confirmed as Theresa Lockhart
By: Daniel PepperPortage police announced Wednesday, Oct. 25, they had confirmed the body found Tuesday in the Allegan State Game Area was missing teacher Theresa Lockhart.Director of Public Safety...
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Human remains found by hunter in Otsego Twp.
(Updated Nov. 1) OTSEGO TWP.—A local hunter discovered human remains in Otsego Township over the weekend.The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call, around noon on Sunday, Oct. 29. After a...
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Otsego Public Schools mourns death of seventh-grader
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorThe Otsego Public Schools community is gathering to help its middle school students in the wake of a seventh-grader’s death Monday night, Oct. 30.In a press release today...
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Man arrested after high-speed, multi-county chase ends in rollover near Allegan
A 26-year-old wanted felon out of Jackson County, who committed five home invasions and stole two vehicles, rolled one of those vehicles while being pursued by officers on M-222 east of Allegan around...
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Allegan library access will be limited during construction
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterStarting in December, Allegan Public Library will be surrounded by construction as its expansion and renovation projects get underway. While the library will remain...
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Police, responders drill for emergency at Allegan County courthouse
By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterEmergency responders from across the county descended upon the Allegan County Courthouse on Friday, Oct. 27, for an emergency training drill that included an active...
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