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Ex-State Rep. Johnson loses school board bid
Ian Gibson Hopkins Board of Education Trustee Ian Gibson was returned to office by appointment of the school board Monday night. Gibson lost his bid for re-election in the Nov.…
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Wayland schools given 19 bids for building pool
Cookie-baking entrepreneur Kynlee Boomsma (center) and her two "helpers", Hayley Wyllys and Rachel Kerkemeyer, were glad-handed by Wayland Schools Supt. Tim Reeves Monday night for providing goodies to the school…
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Leighton reimbursed after crash at overpass
Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston Thursday night told the Township Board the township was paid $14,375 to reimburse the department for responding to traffic crash on New Year’s Eve…
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Martin Twp. to get lots of roadwork in 2025
The Martin Township Board got some pretty good news about local roads Wednesday night. The Allegan County Road Commission has listed two priority road projects for 2025 that will have…
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‘Green’ Watson Board begins its work in ’25
Clerk Mary Ann Baker Trustee Joseph Yearous As the calendar year begins, the Watson Township Board features a majority of its members with less than two years of experience. Clerk…
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Dorr Twp. Board turns to other pressing matters
It was the first time in quite a spell that the Dorr Township Board did not discuss the move into the new township hall at the old Crosswinds Church. But…
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School board declares Johnson’s seat vacant
These are the seven members of the Hopkins Board of Education as of this year. Ian Gibson was defeated in the Nov. 5 election, but the winner, Steven Johnson, failed…
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Dorr Twp.’s 142nd Ave. will get even busier
Engineer Justin Longstreth explains plans by Caleb Fifelski to place his towing facility and business on 142nd Avenue. Already known as one of the busiest roads in Allegan County, 142nd…
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Jon Timmers elevated from interim to fire chief
Jon Timmers takes the oath of office as fire chief from City Clerk Leanne Clausen. The Wayland City Council Monday night made it official for Jon Timmers to take over…
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GRI Moline’s plans for development foiled
GRI Moline’s modified request for rezoning to build a 248-unit residential development at 5401 Division Ave. on 57 acres was turned down on a 6-1 vote Wednesday evening by the…