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Prosecutor candidates talk about county meth issues

A long-standing joke that isn't funny is that Allegan County is the "meth capital of Michigan," and the two Republican Party candidates for prosecuting attorney spoke at length about the…

Editor May 10, 2018

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Leighton approves 21-unit residential complex off Dahlia

A proposed 21-unit residential complex on the north side of Dahlia Street east of Mill Street was approved without comment of opposition Thursday evening by the Leighton Township Board. The…

Editor May 10, 2018

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Martin Twp, Hall expansion will be to the north, not east

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening continued to work on expanding the township hall to make more room for offices of the clerk, treasurer and assessor. However, the expansion is…

Editor May 9, 2018

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Martin students learn the dangers of distracted driving

by Austin Marsman "Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel." It’s a simple message that was learned Monday by students in ninth through 12th grades at Martin High School.…

Editor May 8, 2018

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Proposed airstrip developer presents his side of issue

Clark Galloway, co-developer of a proposed airstrip near 144th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue, has fired the first salvo in the public relations battle on the issue that will be settled…

Editor May 5, 2018

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Watson seeks ways to spend part of growing surplus

Watson Township has a healthy fund balance — maybe a little too healthy — and local officials Thursday evening had lengthy discussions about how the surplus funds should be spent.…

Editor May 4, 2018

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Watson officials worry about minimum width ordinance

The Watson Township Planning Commission is grappling with a possible ordinance requiring a minimum width for all dwellings, which Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak said might eventually outlaw single-wide mobile homes. "It…

Editor May 4, 2018

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Wayland robotics team finishes 3rd in ‘World” semis

The Wayland Wildcats Robotics Team #6090 placed third in The FIRST World Championship in Detroit, April 25-28. The local team finished the competition being ranked 22nd out of 67 teams in…

Editor May 1, 2018

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Dorr Twp. August primary to have 3 millage requests

Three millage requests will be on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot in Dorr Township. Voters will be asked to approve tax levies for the Dorr Township Library and Dorr…

Editor April 27, 2018

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Dorr Twp. officials’ pay raise plan goes nowhere again

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin Thursday night presented a proposal for a pay raise for township officials hoped his proposal would "cut down on the rancor that has accompanied such…

Editor April 26, 2018