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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…
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Heat, Covid, politics present school opening challenges
As if local school districts Martin, Wayland and Hopkins did not have enough challenges while opening for the school year, now comes oppressive heat that has closed some schools in…
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Allegan County’s 1st Covid death in 2 months noted
The Allegan County Health Department has reported the first local death in more than two months as a result of the Cornavirus. The death toll in the county was locked…
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Hopkins, Martin schools to follow K-6 health order
The Allegan County Health Department Wednesday issued a mandate that all students in grades K-6 wear masks in the classrooms and Townbroadcast reported incorrectly that Hopkins and Martin would make…