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Leighton to buy 5-year-old fire truck in rollover, but repaired

March 13, 2015

The Leighton Township Board has decided to to spend up to $310,000 on a five-year-old fire truck that was damaged in a rollover. The rescue pumper, used by the fire department in Westfield, was purchased by the Spencer fire vehicle firm and Leighton Fire Chief Tony Banas said it cost...

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Army Bob: I support Dorr road millage as a taxpayer and resident

March 12, 2015

The Dorr Township road millage will be on the ballot May 5. In the spirit of full disclosure, I reside in Dorr Township and I volunteered to serve on the Citizens’ Road Committee studying the roads in our township. The past six months have been a great learning experience; about...

Lady Wildcats’ best hoop season in 25 years ends in regional finals

March 12, 2015

The Wayland girls’ basketball team’s winningest season in 25 years came to an abrupt and sad ending Thursday in the Class B regional finals at Charlotte. The Lady Wildcats, who finished the campaign with a glittering 23-2 overall record, lost 63-56 to Haslett. They entered the game ranked No. 4...

Burning permits issue in limbo for Michigan residents

March 12, 2015

To burn or not to burn: That is the question. At least that’s a puzzling question many Allegan County residents will be grappling with at the start of spring, when they rake their yards of leaves, debris, waste and grass clippings. Last year, county residents had a handy on-line service...

Special ceremony May 10 to honor Civil War veteran Andrew Bee

March 12, 2015

A special ceremony honoring the man said to have captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis after the end of the Civil War will be held at East Martin Cemetery Sunday, May 10. Scott Kuykendall, Martin Township Sexton and a bit of an Allegan County history buff, said the Sons of the...

Wayland School Board cautiously endorses ECAC program

March 12, 2015

All seven members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night cautiously voted to endorse the Early College/Allegan County program through Lake Michigan College. Through the ECAC, students can graduate high school with an associate’s degree, beginning this fall with about 50 students, perhaps as many as 10 students in...

Corey LaValley to face murder and arson charges after trailer fire

March 12, 2015

Detectives from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department have met with the Allegan County Prosecutor’s Office and charges have been filed against Corey LaValley, 34, in the deaths of a mother and her two children Tuesday at a mobile home park in Dorr Township. A three-count warrant was authorized for three...

Hopkins ‘Tech Vikes’ robotics team ranked 12th in the state

March 11, 2015

The Hopkins High School Tech Vikes robotics team placed first and won the Excellence in Engineering Award at a competition at East Kentwood March 7 and now is headed to Grand Valley State University March 20 and 21 for the next level. Hopkins currently is ranked 12th out of 340...

Martin sails into district finals with easy win over Calhoun Christian

March 11, 2015

by Jon Gambee Martin earned a spot in the District 109 finals Friday at Climax-Scotts High School with an easy 73-16 victory over the Calhoun Christian Cougars Wednesday evening. The Clippers will face Heritage Christian, 54-51 winners over host Climax in the first game played Wednesday. Martin will take a...

Viking boys’ hoop season ends in heartbreaking 54-53 loss

March 11, 2015

The Hopkins boys’ basketball season ended Wednesday evening in heart-breaking fashion with a one-point 54-53 loss to Paw Paw in the Class B district semifinals at South Haven. The Vikings closed out their season with an overall record of 10-12. Paw Paw, which advances to the district title game against...

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