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Gun Lake ice fishing contest winners told
The winners of the Winterfest Ice Fishing Competition Saturday have been announced. Pike • 1st Place: Tom VanDyke - 29 ¾” • 2nd Place: TJ VanDyke - 29” • 3rd…
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Slow but steady snow causes problems in area
A slow, but relentlus snow event Friday caused some problems for northeastern Allegan County. Allegan County Central Dispatch received a report that the stop sign for southbound traffic at the…
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Overpass on 144th Ave. to be remained closed
Allegan County public safety personnel remind area motorists that the overpass on 144th Avenue (Moline) is closed as a result of a traffic accident last week. Barricades must be left…
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Service officer’s action vs. car fire earns praise
Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Alan Klein was praised by Martin Fire & Rescue for his role in extinguishing a car fire in the Martin School parking lot Tuesday. Deputy Klein,…
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Leighton, like many other FDs, has record number of calls in ’24
The Leighton Township Fire Department today released information about its activities for the year 2024, and just like Wayland.Yankee Springs, it is noting a record number of calls. All area…
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Medical calls fuel local fire response increases
The Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Department this week reported a record number of calls in 2024. The call volume increased dramatically for the year. Over the same period in 2023. Wayland…
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Snowmobiles need at least 4 inches on trails
The Allegan County Snowmobile and ORV Association is warning outdoor winter sports enthusiasts that at least four inches of snow is needed for safe travel on trails. The trails are…
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Info sought on thieves’ break-in at Sebright
Trespassers early Sunday, Dec. 29, at about 6 a.m. entered the Sebright Products production facility, Hopkins, and stole several items. They are believed to be driving a black or dark…
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Semi crash blocks traffic north of Dorr exit on 131
A New Year’s Eve morning crash snarled traffic north of the Dorr Exit (No. 68) on the U.S.-131 expressway at 144th Avenue, just before 10 a.m. A northbound semi-truck that…
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Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday
A 17-year-old girl was found dead by authorities who responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Orangeville Township east of Martin. Barry County Sheriff’s authorities said they found…