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Gun Lake Tribe wins grant to combat climate change

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced it has been awarded two separate grants by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs' Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR). The grant funding comes…

Editor April 4, 2024

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Martin’s Austin Marsman is running for state rep.

Austin Marsman Rep. Matt Hall For those who wondered what happened to Martin Board of Education member Austin Marsman after he resigned last year, the young man has moved to…

Editor March 26, 2024

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Dorr Twp. adopts budget with expected shortfall

The Dorr Township Board took no action on this proposal to establish a drainage district. The Dorr Township Board Thursday night adopted a 2024-25 fiscal year budget of more than…

Editor March 21, 2024

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Dorr Plan Commission OKs 4 requests after hearings

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night had four public hearings, all of which resulted in approval of requests. The following is a rundown of all four hearings and requests:…

Editor March 20, 2024

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Dorr Family Dentist’s site plans OK’d by Commission

Dr. Bryant Dudzik COVER PHOTO: Steve Witte of Nederfeld outlines plans for the new Dorr Family Dentistry practice. The Dorr Township Planning Commission stepped back a little bit Tuesday evening…

Editor March 19, 2024

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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…

Editor March 19, 2024

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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…

Editor March 19, 2024

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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…

Editor March 18, 2024

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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…

Editor March 14, 2024

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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,…

Editor March 13, 2024