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Martin area runaway youth, 15, has been found safe

August 16, 2019

Ethan Valdez Ethan Valdez, the 15-year-old runaway Martin area youth has been located safe. Michigan State Police from the Wayland post were involved in the successful search, which lasted three days. A spokesperson for the family posted on Facebook, "Please be sensitive to the situation that this family has been...

Allegan County GOP Chairman Kevin Whiteford resigns post

August 16, 2019

Kevin Whiteford West Michigan Politics Editor Brandon Hall is reporting a shakeup in the Allegan County Republican Party, as Chairman Kevin Whiteford, husband of State Rep. Mary Whiteford, has resigned. Whiteford resigned after a meeting Thursday of the Allegan GOP Executive Committee. Hall reported the chairman "discovered a series of financial discrepancies Allegan...

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Army Bob: Government with socialism will control our lives

August 15, 2019

Let's discuss a nation with government health care, government-run colleges and government-run commerce and labor. Under the banner of health care, our leaders can control our lives even more than they do now. Salty snacks, sugary treats, candy and the like will be controlled, banned, rationed or taxed. Red meat,...

Celebration of life is Aug. 31 in Martin for Charles Wooten

August 15, 2019

Charles Wooten, age 72, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, after a battle with cancer. Charles was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Vest, Ky., the son of James and Ora (Dobson) Wooten. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, and spending time with family and friends. Charles worked hard his entire life. He was a...

Parents of Martin child who died seeks help with funeral costs

August 15, 2019

A GoFundMe-style page has been established for Rebecca Bailey and Noah Griffin, who lost their 8-month-old baby girl, Mya Rose Griffin, to a freak accident Thursday in Martin. "No parent should have to go through what they are, so to help them out a little we are asking you all...

Martin Twp. Hall extension construction work under way

August 14, 2019

Martin Township Supervisor Glen Leep stands by the construction work at the Township Hall. Construction work is under way for the expansion of the Martin Township Hall. The addition juts out to the north of the hall to accommodate more office space for Clerk Rachelle Smit and Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer...

Memorial service held for Connie Obreiter, 66, of Wayland

August 14, 2019

Constance "Connie" Sue Obreiter, 66, of Wayland, died Sunday, Aug. 4. The daughter of Jack and Marilyn (Stiles) Hinkle, she was born on Dec. 5, 1952, in Plainwell. Growing up within the family business, at the age of 10, Connie became the proud bread slicer at Hinkle's Bakery. With her...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

August 14, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 17, 1994 Carousel Services Inc. has submitted a request to the Martin Township Board to recommend its quest for the township’s only liquor license so alcohol can be served on the...

Brad Coon hired as principal for Martin Jr.-Sr. High School

August 14, 2019

Brad Coon has been hired as new principal for Martin Senior and Junior High Schools. Coon earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central Michigan, a teaching certificate in special education from Grand Valley State University, a master’s degree from Grand Valley, and an education specialist degree from Oakland University...

Authorities seeking runaway Martin area youth, 15 years old

August 13, 2019

Ethan Valdez Ethan Valdez, 15 years old, ran away from his home in Martin Township Monday afternoon and has not been heard from since. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is requested to contact Trooper Eric Desch at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police (269-792-2213) or through Allegan...

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