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Bay Pointe gets final nod for $5 million expansion

by Austin Marsman After extensive review, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Monday night deemed a proposal by Bay Pointe Inn owner Mike Powers fit for approval. The decision was…

Editor May 19, 2018

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Rural events barns decision postponed by Dorr Twp.

About 75 local citizens appeared at a normally sparsely attended Dorr Township Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening to object to a proposal to allow wedding barns near residential neighborhoods. The…

Editor May 15, 2018

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County, Hopkins Twp. to file comments on tribe land

Allegan County and Hopkins Township have until next month to file comments with the U.S. Department of the Interior on the Gun Lake Tribe's request to take into trust a…

Editor May 14, 2018

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Bay Pointe Woods planning review to continue Monday

by Austin Marsman After granting initial planned unit development approval in February, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday will discuss further specifics for the proposed Bay Pointe…

Editor May 13, 2018

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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