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Lane closure planned for Monday on SB U.S.-131
There will be a single lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, on southbound U.S,-131 between the Wayland exit (No. 64) and M-179 (No. 61, 129th…
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Austin Marsman to seek Allegan County Board seat
Austin Marsman, 21, has announced he is a Democratic Party candidate for the Allegan County Board of Commissioners in the 2022 election. “I’m running because everyone deserves a fair shot.…
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Chief Noonday Road project to start Sept. 7, end in Nov.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the resurfacing of nearly 11 miles of M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) east from the Allegan County line (Patterson Road) to M-37/M-43 will begin…
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Two more Covid-related deaths reported in county
The Allegan County Health Department has reported today that two more people in the county have died as a result of the Coronavirus in the past week. As of Friday,…
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Wayland city brush pickup policy announced again
City of Wayland officials indicate that within the city, brush will be picked up every Tuesday roughly between May and late October and after severe storms. Residents are asked to…
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Preparation for paving on 136th Ave. will begin today
Prepping for paving on 136th Avenue from 18th Street to pavement in Dorr/Hopkins Township is planned for Thursday, Sept. 2. An Allegan County Road Commission spokesperson said paving is scheduled…
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Local Hot Air Ballon Fest planned for all day Sept. 11
A Hot Air Balloon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field (Wayland Municipal Airport) just north of Wayland along 10th Street. This one day event will consist…
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Allegan County’s Covid statistics are worsening
The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported the second death in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus. The county’s death toll remained at 158 since March 2020…
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Paving to start Aug. 31 on Martin Township roads
The Allegan County Road Commission has announced that paving in Martin Township on 120th Avenue, from 8th to 6th Street and 6th Street from 119th Ave to 120th Ave will…
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Heat cuts Martin school to half day again Thursday
The oppressive heat wave again has claimed Martin Public Schools as a victim. School officials today announced Martin will have only a half day of classes Thursday, Aug. 26, just…