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The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department has indicated a strong spring-like storm threatens to arrive Tuesday evening in West Michigan. There are predictions of strong winds, thunderstorms, plenty of rain…

by Joseph Schultz The Monterey Township Planning Commission reviewed NorthStar Clean Energy – Allegan Solar LLC’s plans for a 101-megawatt solar energy system and a battery energy storage system (BESS)…

Wayland Township is the only township in Allegan County without a road millage, but there is a downside to that claim. Several residents in the Selkirk Lake area complained to…

Martin native Bruce D. Culver died peacefully Monday, March 9, in Kalamazoo. He was 94. He was born on Oct. 20, 1931, in Martin, the son of Burt and Theresa (Fox)…

Max Leroy Shook, age 76, died Saturday, March 7. He was 76. Max was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Plainwell, Frank and Georgia (Ransbottom) Shook. He was the second born…

After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Sgt. First Class Ronald Stuart Spoors (retired), known affectionately as Butchie, died at his home on March 3. He was 76. Ron was…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage and kale that’s usually associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but you might be surprised…

Jasmine Psalm Wagoner, 10 months old, died Thursday, March 5. Though she was with us for just 10 months, her life was a blessing to so many and she will…

Charity Laker Wayland High School sophomore Charity Laker Saturday captured fourth place in the state individual wrestling tournament at Ford Field, Detroit. The daughter of the Rev. Lance and Kara…

Martin High School senior Haylen Buell won the championship bout Saturday in the 165-pound division in the state tournament at Ford Field in Detroit. Buell also won a state title…