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Bob Wagner steps down as plan commission chairman
Bob Wagner Dan Beute Bob Wagner, chairman and a member of the Dorr Township Planning Commission for more than half a century, has stepped down as chairman, but will serve…
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Member of Hopkins school board earns MASB awards
Traci Rhoades Hopkins Public Schools school board member Traci Rhoades has earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards for her efforts to improve her leadership skills, demonstrating her…
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Life-saving heroes’ actions honored by City Council
COVER PHOTO: (From left) Mayor Jennifer Antel congratulates Rod Mauchmar for being alive because of heroic efforts by Laura DeWeerd and officer Todd Hudson. It was a special lifesaving recognition…
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Leighton Board adopts 2024-25 budget blueprint
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a budget of more than $2.8 million and agreed to spend $650,000 for paving roads during the 2024-25 fiscal year. Revenues are expected…
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Jack Sipple resigns Martin Board seat after 55 years
Jack Sipple Jack Sipple, perhaps the longest serving elected official in Allegan County, is stepping down as Martin Township trustee after 55 years. “I’ve enjoyed myself on here,” he said,…
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Hopkins Township Board adopts 2024-25 budget
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night adopted a 2024-25 fiscal year budget hovering around the half million dollar amount, Revenues are expected to be $435,760, expenditures $530,052 and the fund…
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Watson Plan Commission increased by 2 members
Interim Hopkins Fire Chief Eric Alberta The Watson Township Board Thursday evening made two appointments to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. Former Plan Commission Chairman Troy Baker agreed to…
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Street repair, resurfacing costs less than expected
“We sure could use a little good news today.” — Anne Murray. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston reported to the City Council Monday a little good news about the estimated…
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Dorr clerk may be paid extra for early voting work
Debbie Sewers Dorr Township Board members Thursday evening granted themselves 3.2 percent pay raises, the rate being the same as the cost of living allowance (COLA). And Clerk Debbie Sewers…
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Perrigo restructuring to cut more than 500 employees
Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, with its North American corporate headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids, has announced “restructuring activities … are expected to result in the net reduction of approximately…