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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 17, 1997 Richard M. Weaver of Allegan, a Wayland alternative high…
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WAEMS considers changing base rate fees from area townships
Sarah Lynema, Martin Township’s representative on the Wayland Area Emergency Services Board, told the Township Board WAEMS is looking at changing the way it charges base rates to local municipalities.…
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Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year
Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…
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Martin Township to have talks with Plainwell EMS
Martin Township is looking into meeting with City of Plainwell Emergency Services to discuss the possibility of an agreement for ambulance services. Martin Township for a long time has contracted…
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Dorr Parks Commission has good news and bad news
Dorr Township Parks Commission member Amanda Winters told the Township Board some good news and some bad news Thursday evening. First the good news: The resurrection of the Christmas in…
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Martin prevails in lawsuit filed by cannabis coalition
Martin Township Clerk Rachelle Smit told her colleagues Wednesday night that Martin Township and Martin Village have prevailed in a lawsuit filed in Allegan County District Court. She said Judge…
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Allegan County now seeing record case levels of Covid
Allegan County Health Department officials Wednesday announced that COVID-19 levels and cases have reached an all-time high. Corona virus alert sign symbol. Covid-19, Corona virus infection emblem flat vector illustration.…
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Dorr Township receives $415,000 in ARPA funds
Dorr Township has received $415,000 in American Rescue Plan Act federal funds, and now the task ahead will be how to spend the money. Township Treasurer Myrna Marr said the…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1996 The Globe, in honor of Veterans Day, published a…
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Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner
Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday he’s not particularly pleased with the proposed redistricting for county commissioners’ seats. The County Redistricting Commission has announced its…