Community Notices

State of emergency declared by county in aftermath of storm

The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency in the wake of widespread damage caused by severe storms Thursday night. The declaration is intended to support…

Editor May 17, 2025

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. officials move into the new hall

Dorr Township officials have officially moved in to their new digs at the former Crosswinds Church on 142nd Avenue. The move finally took place Thursday and Friday this week and…

Editor May 16, 2025

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Hopkins Twp.

A motorcyclist who failed to stop at a stop sign at 135th Avenue and 18th Street in Hopkins Township was killed in a traffic crash Friday afternoon. The motorcyclist, who…

Editor May 16, 2025

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Local storms include 2 tornado touchdowns

A brief, but violent thunderstorm packing high winds and downpours of rain visited northeast Allegan County Thursday night. The most dangerous part was reports of a tornado touchdown in Dorr…

Editor May 15, 2025

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Dollar General faces citizens’ opposition in Monterey Township

Many believe Dollar General stores seem to be popping up almost everywhere on the landscape, but there apparently is one exception — in Monterey Township. The Monterey Township Planning Commission…

Editor May 13, 2025

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Vehicle thefts rash continues in Dorr Twp.

A rash of vehicle break-ins continues to frustrate Dorr area households. One Facebook poster said, “We’ve experienced three nights in a row of break-ins, and it’s clear these incidents are…

Editor May 12, 2025

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Vehicle break-ins still plague Dorr residents

Ranchero Estates in Dorr Township was reported to have been hit Friday night with a series of vehicle break-ins. These photos of a suspected perpetrator are from Joan Court at…

Editor May 10, 2025

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Resource Center to prepare produce garden Saturday

The Martin Area Resource Center south of downtown on 10th Street is preparing the garden that provides produce for the local community. Volunteers will be putting down plastic for melons…

Editor May 8, 2025

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Bunker Hill restaurant to close on May 14

Bunker Hill restaurant, a longtime fixture at the corner of 30th Street and 142nd Avenue will close its doors next Wednesday because the owners are retiring. Word on the street…

Editor May 7, 2025

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WHS Class of ’25 top students honored

Cum Laude Shown at left are students in Wayland High School’s Class of 2025 who earned magna cum laude honors for grade point averages of 3.8 and 3.9. Summa Cum…

Editor May 6, 2025