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Commercial structure fire reported in Martin Village

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Martin Township Fire & Rescue Wednesday morning was reporting a commercial structure fire within the Village of Martin, which also summoned the Wayland Fire Department and Gun Plain Township Fire Department. The scene was cleared shortly afterward and there were no reports of injuries or damage.
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Then & Now Historical Library closed Wednesday

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The Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr will be closed Wednesday because of unfortunate and unusual circumstances. Staff member Pat Brewer suffered the loss of her husband, Carroll, and his funeral will be Thursday in Hopkins. Vice President Linda Stoepker will have several errands she must run and...
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Martin semi driver is 1 of 3 injured in traffic crash

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A 54-year-old Martin man was one of three people injured in a traffic crash just north of Allegan Friday afternoon. The Martin man was driving a semi tractor-trailer on Babylon Road near 34th Street in Allegan Township when a car driven by a 24-year-old Plainwell man pulled out in front...
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Simply Celia’s Restaurant to close on Saturday, July 16

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The Simply Celia's Restaurant on South Main Street in downtown Wayland will close on Saturday, July 16, after the Main Street celebration. Owner-operator Celia Gleason posted on Facebook, "All of us here at Simply Celia's have a heartfelt desire to serve you well. When this cannot be accomplished due to...
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Valedictorian, salutatorian announced for Martin High

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The Martin High School Class of 2022 was graduated in late May and Gracie Shettler was co-valedictorian with Zoie Tuinstra and salutatorian was Madison Bogdan.
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Gun Lake Tribe tire collection will be Wednesday, July 13

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A tire collection will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gun Lake Tribe Government campus, Public Works Parking Lot, 2848 Mno Bmadzewen Drive, Shelbyville. The service will be open to Gun Lake Tribe citizens, staff and the general public. No early drop-offs or tires will...
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14th Street from 135th to 133rd to be closed July 11-15

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The Allegan County Road Commission is announcing a road closure in Hopkins Township on 14th Street between 135th Avenue and 133rd Avenue Monday, July 11. The commission will replace a large culvert under the road. The closure will last approximately four days. Please seek alternate routes. ALSO: Wayland/Shelbyville: Nightly (7...
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10-year-old autistic boy reported to be found safe

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This is about a boy who went missing in another state a couple weeks ago and has since been found safe. Missing child report from the Wayland area is 10 year old Maxim Moyo. Maxim is autistic, he has short dark hair and was last seen barefoot wearing...
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Man with medical issue closes freeway near Otsego

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A 37-year-old man with a medical issue somehow was able to shut down traffic on the U.S.-131 expressway for several hours at the 50-mile marker near the Plainwell/Otsego exit Sunday evening. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Otsego Police Department and Plainwell Department of Public...
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Lack of rain prompts area fire department burn bans

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Area fire departments again are issuing bans on burning to homeowners and businesses. Leighton Township FD posted today that the township "is back under a burn ban, folks. The predicted rain did not materialize and with low humidity and high temps, the DNR is suggesting no open burning. A wild...
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