Bruce Edward Jones

Bruce Edward Jones

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

Bruce Edward Jones- age 73 of Farwell, passed away on June 6, 2022, at Brian’s House in Essexville, MI. Bruce was born on April 27, 1949, to parents Clifford and Jo (Sowle) Jones in Coldwater Twp. Michigan.Bruce proudly served our…

Dennis R. Brown

Dennis R. Brown

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

Dennis R. Brown, age 68, of Clare, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born the son of the late Donald and Hazel (McCreary) Brown on June 27, 1953, in…

Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston

Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

Gerald “Junior” (Jerry) Rouston – age 96 of Lake, passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022, at Munson Healthcare Grayling. He was born on May 20, 1926, the son of Gerald S. and Angeline Katharine (Schaefer) Rouston in Detroit, Michigan.…

Violet May Russell-Sober

Violet May Russell-Sober

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

Violet May Russell-Sober, age 98, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Woodland Hospice House.  She was born the daughter of James Thomas and Elizabeth (Kullman) Prout on Oct. 6, 1923 in Rosebush.  She married Jack H. Russell…

Kathleen M. Anderson

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

Kathleen M. Anderson, age 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ on June 5, 2022, unexpectedly.  Kathleen was born August12, 1956, the daughter of Rollie H. and Ila Anderson. She graduated fromClare High School in 1974.…

Postcard from the Pines: Tea Talk, Iced Please

Postcard from the Pines: Tea Talk, Iced Please

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20224 min read

Well, we asked for it, and we certainly have it. ‘It’ being hot, humid, truly miserable summer weather. And it is just in time for official summer which rolls in at 5:04am on Tuesday, June 21. How can this happen?…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Dad’s special day is here!

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Dad’s special day is here!

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20223 min read

Father’s Day is Sunday.It is a day of commemoration and a celebration of “Dad.”It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life – whether as Stepfathers,…

Two Marion crimes keep Osceola Prosecutor busy

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County prosecuting attorney Anthony Badovinac has been very busy in recent weeks.“I am still reviewing police reports on the Pine River hazing activity and Title IV investigation as well as the recent shooting in…

Prielipp named new Marion superintendent

Editorial StaffJun 17, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION –- Marion Board of Education president Alicia Michell said the new superintendent will take over on July 1 to replace Steve Brimmer, who will be retiring from that position.The board recently appointed high school principal Danyel…

Monday winds do extensive damage to museum

Monday winds do extensive damage to museum

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

The Van Buren County Museum received extensive structural and water damage from Monday night’s double storm punch. Museum President Sandy Merchant was at the museum early Tuesday morning assessing the damage, along with other museum volunteers and Van Buren County…

GoblesFest set for June 25

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

GOBLES – GoblesFest, scheduled June 25, from noon to 5 p.m. in Gobles City Park, plans to raise funds for a new fence to be placed around new playground equipment in the park.A Rainbow Flyte Aerial Arts performer will be…

12-year-old holds up Hartford gas station

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

HARTFORD – A boy faced seven criminal charges in Van Buren County Thursday, June 2, accused of robbing a gas station clerk at gunpoint after firing a warning shot.The 12-year-old boy had walked about a mile to get to a…

Ex-con shoots two in Hartford trailer

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post is investigating a shooting and unlawful imprisonment that occurred early June 8, around 5:30 a.m. in the 62000 block of 63rd St., Hartford Twp. Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, who was…

County voters to go to polls for 6-millad-valorem tax

County voters to go to polls for 6-millad-valorem tax

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20223 min read

By Gator Kincaid Last Wednesday, the Chambers County Commission in partnership with the Chambers County School District, and Lanett City Schools held a Rules Ways and Means Committee Meeting regarding the upcoming continued 6-mill Ad Valorem Tax in a special…

Taste of LaFayette set for June 22

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

Next Wednesday June 22 Vision LaFayette will hold its Main Street kick off celebration on the courthouse square. They will be hosting Taste of LaFayette which will involve local restaurants and food trucks along with churches and local businesses. The…

Ruth Davis

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

Ruth Davis, 86, of LaFayette passed away June 10, 2022, at her residence. The funeral was Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, LaFayette, with the Rev. Chuck Goodwin, Rev. Floyd Aiken and Rev. Tim Calloway officiating.…

Mr. Donald Eugene Kirk

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20221 min read

Mr. Donald Eugene Kirk, 68, of Roanoke died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev.…

Sherlynn Coupe, 81

Sherlynn Coupe, 81

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20224 min read

Sherlynn Anne (Smith) Coupe, 81, of Saugatuck-Douglas died Monday afternoon, June 6, 2022, at the Cove Health Facility.Sherlynn (Sherry) was born on Aug. 19, 1940 in Everett, Wash. She was the eldest of four children born to Stanley and Sonna…

Blue Star

Blue Star

Editorial StaffJun 15, 20224 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorWhat It IsI’m convinced there are rational Republicans. At one time I may have been one. When parties poop on me I don’t take it as personal nor fate; it’s an opportunity.Take the Republican National Committee as latest…

PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 ALLEGAN COUNTY PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allegan will hold a budget hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for all interested citizens to comment and discuss the proposed budget.

The hearing will take place at 7:00 PM in the Board Room, County Services Building, 3283–122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan, to discuss the proposed budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The public may also participate in the meeting/public hearing by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 891 6032 7098, and Meeting Password 471420. For other options connecting to the meeting, please visit the meeting calendar website at www.allegancounty.org or contact the County Administrator’s Office.

The proposed budget may be examined online at www.allegancounty.org under News Media Room or on weekdays at the Office of the Allegan County Administrator (address below), between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments.

County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one (1) week notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the following in writing or by telephone:

Robert J. Sarro,
County Administrator,
3283 – 122nd Avenue,
Allegan, Michigan, 49010
269-673-0239