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There’s a Jail Museum in This Michigan Town That Will Seriously Creep you Out
I love the weird, the strange, and all the spooky things that Michigan has to offer, ESPECIALLY when it has some historical value to it. Case and point, a Jail Museum in Allegan that the Michigan Family Destinations Guide claims will "give you goosebumps." It takes a lot to make...
Structural concerns in Douglas bridge prompts Ferry Street closure
DOUGLAS, Mich. — A portion of Ferry Street will be closed in early August due to a sinkhole, the City of Douglas announced Friday. A sinkhole recently appeared at the bridge over the Warnock Drain, prompting structural concerns. Ferry Street will be closed from Westshore Street to Campbell Road...
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance Files Motion to Dismiss SLAPP-style Lawsuit
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance yesterday filed a motion to dismiss the SLAPP-style lawsuit filed by North Shores of Saugatuck, LLC against it and its board president, David Swan. The lawsuit, filed on June 27 in Allegan County Circuit Court, alleges claims of tortious interference and civil conspiracy and is a desperate jumble of hyperbole and vitriol that isn’t supported by facts or law. The vast majority of its claims date back to actions that took place before July 2021 and fall outside the statute of limitations, including activities that occurred before North Shores owned the property.
Is it Legal to Take Care of Your Neighbors Yard in Michigan?
I always thought that if you do something nice for someone, you'd get a little bit of good karma and you'd make them happy. But, as the phrase goes- "No good deeds go unpunished", meaning just because you're well-intended, doesn't mean people will be excited about what you've accomplished. And...
Township ZBA Grants Coastal Alliance Standing!
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance celebrates Saugatuck Township’s Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision to grant the Alliance standing to challenge the special approval use marina permit the Township issued to NorthShore of Saugatuck in 2017. Today’s ZBA decision is part of a years-long lawsuit with Saugatuck Township over...
Venetian Fest brings back boom!
To arms, legs and hearts: The Venetian Fest is coming!. The community’s annual celebration of life on our waterways arrives this weekend starting with a dance party Friday, July 26 in Saugatuck’s Coghlin Park; continues Saturday with an afternoon dinghy poker run, that night with a lit, decorated boat parade and fireworks just after sunset.
City taps Thompson as new planning/zoning head
Saugatuck has appointed South Haven planning and zoning assistant Luke Thompson as its new city. As planning and zoning director, Thompson fills a post city manager Ryan Cummins has doubled in since replacing former manager Ryan Heise, who resigned March 4 after an unexplained three-week absence. Thompson, who lives in...
West Nile virus detected in Ottawa County mosquito
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito in the Holland area during monitoring by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. The virus has not been found in humans this year in Ottawa County. The virus was found during summer monitoring in the southwest...
Park Township short-term rental ban would have long-term effects, businesses say
Published by the Frost Research Center at Hope College, the study sought to determine the economic impact of Park Township's short-term rental industry, surveying local businesses in the Holland area.
Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center in Bangor Township
When the new Bay County Community Health Center opens in what was the Art Van Furniture Center, it will be a boon for Bay City and Bangor Township. Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2025. Bay County Public Health Officer Joel Strasz says the Health and...
Audit shows Laktown in solid shape
Laketown Township is in solid financial shape, per its recently-completed audit. Siegfried Crandall principal accountant Joshua Gabrielse presented the 2023-24 fiscal year audit to the township board Wednesday, July 10. Highlights:. • Laketown’s total net position rose by $486,095 (6 percent) as a result of the year’s activity;
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