Allegan News

Otsego fire and power outage not linked yet

Though the power cut out to all of Otsego and Plainwell at almost the same time as a fire was reported at a set of self-storage units in Otsego, officials do not yet know if they are related. The blaze began in the west building of a set of two at Total Storage Solutions, 711 E Allegan St.

Casino donates food during its coronavirus closure

WAYLAND—Since the Gun Lake Casino is closed through March 30, it has donated food in its coolers to local charities.

Opinion: With change to Open Meetings Act, sunshine is even more important

“Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” so stated Justice Louis Brandeis. The Michigan Press Association feels strongly that transparency in government is crucial to democracy. Especially in times of crisis like the one we are currently facing.

Fennville city commissioners met Monday using separated desks. Under new state rules, they can now meet by phone or online as long as the public can comment as well. (Photo courtesy Jim Hayden, www.bicyclebasefennville.wordpress.com)

Michigan allows public boards to meet electronically

LANSING—Public bodies, such as city councils and township boards, are allowed to conduct their meetings electronically through April 15.

Allegan County prepares for COVID-19

Local public health officials are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus, said Lindsay Maunz, public information officer for the Allegan County Health Department.

Allegan closes city hall, welcome center, Griswold, Regent to prevent COVID-19 spread

The City of Allegan closed city hall Monday afternoon as part of ever-evolving measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Otsego fire and power outage not linked yet

March 20, 2020 - 21:08

Though the power cut out to all of Otsego and Plainwell at almost the same time as a fire was reported at a set of self-storage units in Otsego, officials do not

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Martin senior Faith Guritz (left) drives around a Colon defender during the Clippers’ Division 4 regional semifinal win. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Fast start propels Clippers past Colon in regional semifinals

March 19, 2020 - 17:01

Martin senior Freddie Elkins finished the Clippers’ Division 4 regional semifinal against Colon on Tuesday, March 10, with seven points, six rebounds and three steals.

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Otsego’s Jaxsen Callaway (3) goes up for a shot as Hopkins’ Drew Weber (21) and Tristen Perry (42) both attempt to block it. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Otsego pulls away from Hopkins in district semis

March 19, 2020 - 16:58

A pair of conference champions squared off in a Division 2 boys’ basketball district semifinal at Hastings High School on Wednesday, March 11.

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Sports

Fast start propels Clippers past Colon in regional semifinals

Martin senior Freddie Elkins finished the Clippers’ Division 4 regional semifinal against Colon on Tuesday, March 10, with seven points, six rebounds and three steals.

Obituaries

Sally A. McLaughlin, 80

Kathleen Ruth Lange, 78

Elinore J. Lesman, 89

Elinore J.

Bruce LeRoy Black, 89

Patricia June Grimm, 76

Patricia June Grimm, 76, of

Opinion

Opinion: With change to Open Meetings Act, sunshine is even more important

“Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” so stated Justice Louis Brandeis.

Basement Beat: The Bridge's 'News Bubble Swap'

I happened to read an article by the online investigative news magazine The Bridge the other day.

State of the Union (Enterprise): Fun Easter contest

With Easter approaching, we came up with a way to share with our readers something inspired partly by how my dad (or mom,

Happening

Allegan: Free lunch

04/01/2020 - 11:30am
Allegan: Free dinners

04/02/2020 - 6:00pm
Allegan: Community closet

04/03/2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Allegan: Free lunch

04/08/2020 - 11:30am

Featured Videos

Allegan County News editor Ryan Lewis is with Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski up at Wayland Public Safety to walk you through what’s involved with voting. First time voting?

Allegan’s newest addition to its Riverfront Plaza gleamed in the morning sun as it was assembled Friday, July 1, by its creator, Asheville, N.C., artist Harry McDaniel.