Community Notices

Candidates’ forum for Congress slated for April 10

The Allegan County Democrats will sponsor a candidates' forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Wayland Middle School cafetorium. Invited to take part have been the six Democrats…

Editor March 18, 2018

Community Notices

No injuries reported in train-vehicle crash in Shelbyville

Authorities said no one was injured Thursday night when a train struck struck a vehicle across tracks on 124th Avenue east of 10th Street, Division Avenue. The road in Shelbyville…

Editor March 16, 2018

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Martin Twp. looking into expanding offices at hall

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night took the first steps toward expanding the township hall to make more room for offices of the clerk, treasurer and assessor. The board voted…

Editor March 15, 2018

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John Schipper appointed Martin Township trustee

John Schipper has been appointed trustee for the Martin Township Board, filling the vacancy created last month by the death of Jim Brenner. Schipper, a lifelong local resident, is former…

Editor March 14, 2018

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Jennifer Antel seeks GOP nomination for State Rep.

Jennifer Summers Antel of Wayland has announced she will be a candidate for state representative in the 72nd District in the August Republican primary election. Antel, a longtime Wayland City…

Editor March 13, 2018

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Missing Dorr man found dead by area authorities

David Lewis Amerson, 36, the Dorr Township man man reported missing over the weekend was found dead Monday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's office. Authorities said there was…

Editor March 12, 2018

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Allegan Hillside in lockdown Friday due to trespassing

by Austin Marsman The Allegan main campus for the Hillside Learning and Behavior Center went into lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a trespasser on campus. Public Information Coordinator Tom…

Editor March 12, 2018

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Dorr Township man, 36, missing since Friday night

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office is investigating a report of a missing person and is seeking the public’s assistance. Deputies were dispatched to the Amerson residence in Dorr Township and…

Editor March 11, 2018

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Hopkins FFA wins lots of hardware at state convention

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA brought home plenty of hardware after the organization’s state convention at Michigan State University Thursday and Friday. Bailey Couch was named the…

Editor March 9, 2018

Community Notices

Threat to Martin Public Schools deemed not credible

by Austin Marsman A threat of violence was made by a student to Martin Public Schools earlier this week. Another student reported the threat to administration officials Thursday and action…

Editor March 9, 2018