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Hopkins man driver in Hamilton teen’s fatal crash

May 22, 2016

Ottawa County Sheriff's authorities said they believe a 20-year-old Hopkins apparently fell asleep at the wheel and his car left the road and crashed in Jamestown Township, killing his passenger, 19-year-old Hope Klinkers of Hamilton, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the man, who has not yet...

Wayland area man charged in DUI fatal traffic crash

May 16, 2016

Dale Robert Melick, 53, of Wayland was arraigned this afternoon in Allegan County District Court in connection with the fatal traffic crash early Saturday morning in 135th Avenue in Wayland Township. Melick was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired causing death and two counts of operating while impaired...

Driver arrested as DUI suspect in fatal traffic crash

May 14, 2016

Allegan County Sheriff's authorities arrested a motorist for fleeing police and suspected drunken driving in an incident early Saturday morning that resulted in a fatal traffic crash. An officer from the Gun Lake Tribal Police Department said he was taking an arrested man to the Allegan County Jail on south...

Leighton’s share of paving 146th Ave. cost will be $62,000

May 13, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night approved paying a $62,000 bill for its share of the cost for paving 146th Avenue from Division to Kalamazoo Avenue. Supervisor Steve Deer said the project would cover about 2.45 miles on the east-west road, which is about as far north in Allegan County...

Leighton to borrow $800,000 to help pay for new hall

May 13, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided to borrow $800,000 from United Bank to help finance construction of a new township hall at the site of the district library. The board originally intended to borrow $600,000, but learned a better interest rate, 2.2 percent, could be secured with the higher...

Leighton residents not sold on scaled-down air park plan

May 12, 2016

The Leighton Township Planning Commission Wednesday night had another hearing on a proposed air park near 144th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue, but the plan has been scaled back since it was presented originally. Developer Clark Galloway earlier this year proposed an private air park for as many as 15 residences...

Leighton OKs Wayland schools summer meals site

May 12, 2016

Wayland Union Schools plans to have its second summer free meals program for kids ages 18 and under, and the Leighton Township Board gave its blessing for it to be held at its pavilion near the softball diamonds in Moline. The schools originally wanted to have the series at Hunters...

Martin Twp. agrees to change in who can serve on GLASA Board

May 12, 2016

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening voted to agree with a request to change rules on who is eligible to serve on the Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water Board. Historically, the board has been made up entirely of the supervisors of the four townships in the sewer and water...

Two finalists chosen for Wayland City plan consultant

May 10, 2016

The City of Wayland has received three bids for planning consultant services and will interview two finalists Thursday. City Manager Tim McLean said a committee of three City Council members and himself will interview Williams and Works of Grand Rapids and Professional Code Inspections of Dorr. PCI has been serving...

Hopkins Township to contribute $1,000 to hall of fame

May 9, 2016

The Hopkins Township Board Monday voted 3-2 to make a one-time $1,000 contribution to a proposed Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The move came after Township Supervisor Mark Evans met with attorney Robert Thall of Baucham and Sparks of Kalamazoo to determine whether making a contribution was legal....

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