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Plainwell library seeks tax renewal — would likely cut hours, staff if voted down
PLAINWELL, MI — The Charles A. Ransom District Library in Plainwell is asking select voters in parts of Allegan and Kalamazoo counties to renew an expiring operating millage this August. The 0.58-mill proposal is a continuation of the same rate the library — at 180 S. Sherwood Ave. —...
Surviving members of family involved in deadly wreck now released from hospital
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — The three surviving Allegan County family members of a fatal crash have been released from the hospital. Chelsea Savage and her daughter Levi were released from the hospital on July 10 and are now staying with Chelsea's mother, an update from a GoFundMe campaign says.
Gun Lake Tribe raises 1 million gallon water tank with eye on future development
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Gun Lake Tribe raised a 1-million gallon water tank, with the tribe’s logo, on its water tower along U.S. 131. The tribe recently celebrated the last major part of the water tower, which will provide service to the casino, its government buildings and Noonday gas station and convenience store and add capacity for a new water-treatment plant.
Beach and Boating forecast: July 18, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Weather has turned calm in West Michigan, so get ready for a sunshine-filled weekend. As winds increase Thursday evening out of the north, a beach hazard statement will remain in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. Wave heights will continue to grow this evening and could reach up to 5 feet on the north side of piers.
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The new roundabout at Blue Star Highway and Allegan Road opened formally Monday, but more than one motorist jumped the gun. “Look at them,” said Woodland Nursery owner Joe Migas, who for 39 years has kept alive John Mann’s six acres of fantasyland azaleas and rhododendrons, a golf-cart’s drive away from the asphalt dig site. His beard was bound by a rubber band and his car had a goose feather for its front ornament.
Boy, 11, in horrific crash that killed his father, brother is transferred to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – An 11-year-old Kalamazoo boy whose father and older brother were killed in a crash has been transferred from a hospital to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids. Parker Savage moved to Mary Free Bed on Monday, July 15, his birthday. “He will spend...
Tornado watch issued for multiple West Michigan counties until 2 a.m.
WEST MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for several West Michigan counties Monday evening into early Tuesday morning. Berrien, Cass, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties are under a tornado watch until 2 a.m., according to the NWS. Stay with News Channel...
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