Deputies investigate fatal accident

Editorial StaffJun 1, 20221 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to reports of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 108th avenue just west of 34th street in Trowbridge township.The crash wound up being a fatality.Deputies located a minivan…

Pullman Pride Day features many events

Pullman Pride Day features many events

Editorial StaffJun 1, 20224 min read

By Gari Voss All are welcome to gather in Pullman, MI for a fun-filled weekend. From Friday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 5th, the Pullman community will celebrate with numerous activities for individuals of all ages while earning money for…

Farwell softball takes broom to Vestaburg

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell softball team was able to pick up two non-league wins at Vestaburg on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles won the opener 12-0 and claimed an 11-1 win in game two.Maddy Travis had the win in…

Postcard from the Pines: Lilacs, Road Work and the Last Garage Sale…

Postcard from the Pines: Lilacs, Road Work and the Last Garage Sale…

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20224 min read

It’s almost the end of May, and with a few weather blips, we seem to be on track to welcome June’s weather, right on time. Mom Nature agrees and has showered the landscape with the most spectacular lilac blooms in…

Obituary: Helen Arlene Richardson

Obituary: Helen Arlene Richardson

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Helen Arlene Richardson, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was 88.Helen was born on September 17, 1933 to Arly and Vera (VanWegen) Reedy in Sylvan Township, Michigan. Her life…

Obituary: Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey

Obituary: Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey, also affectionately known as “Arch”, a lifelong resident of Clare, passed away surrounded by his family on May 18, 2022 at MyMichigan Health – Midland. He was 62 years old. Dick was born on March 30, 1960…

Obituary: Bradley Allen Johnson

Obituary: Bradley Allen Johnson

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Bradley Allen Johnson, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was 29.Brad was born on August 29, 1992 to Daniel and Ann (Towe) Johnson in Alpena, Michigan. He was engaged to be married…

Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon

Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Louise (Melnek) Weldon, age 88, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home.  She was born the daughter of Harold and Sadie (Penrose) Clute on March 20. 1934, near Clare.  Louise attended school in Beaverton and Clare and…

Obituary: Norris E. Wilson

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

Norris E. Wilson – Age 83 of Lake, MI was reunited with his son, Kyle, on May 19, 2022. Norris was born to parents Robert Henry Carl and Hulda (Reynolds) Wilson in Surrey Township on March 8, 1939. Norris graduated…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20224 min read

I dream about this time of year on those long, dark cold days in February.Trouble is when it finally arrives, it only lasts a little while, but then you have to make the most of it when it arrives.We headed…

Faces in the Crowd: Cody Rozeveld

Faces in the Crowd: Cody Rozeveld

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20227 min read

Oh, the places you’ll go.Dr. Seuss said it best: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”Cody Rozeveld, a 2012 NMC graduate, chose a career in cancer…

Eccles hired to lead county parks

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A change has taken place in the directorship of the Osceola County Parks Department.Carl Baumgras has left as director and the department’s new director is Lyndsey Eccles. The 2022 camping season begins on May 6…

Middle Branch announces tire collection days

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20221 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Middle Branch Township office has announced hours for the 2022 annual tire collection:The days and hours are: Thursday, June 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, June 10 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday…

Osceola board recognizes first responders

Editorial StaffMay 27, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, voted to approve acknowledgement and use of the county logo to recognize the first responders by providing certificates for a recent lifesaving award.The commissioners…

1,300+ new trees grow in Park

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20221 min read

Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club, Saugatuck High School Interact Club and Saugatuck Township Parks and Recreation Committee volunteers joined Allegan County Conservation District forester Ben Savoie (pictured left of just behind this young tree) planting 1,350 Rotary- bought bare-root saplings plus more…

Summer chamber concerts return to mainstage

Summer chamber concerts return to mainstage

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20223 min read

The Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck will return for its 35th season to its post-Covid normal exceptional presenting six paired Thursday/Friday in-person evening concerts in the Saugatuck Woman’s Club at the corner of Butler and Hoffman streets. It will also…

Wicks owner appeals city seat limit

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20224 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR The owner of a downtown restaurant/bar unhappy with Saugatuck Planning Commission-imposed seating limits on her proposed back addition is seeking court redress for it — and then some. Wicks Park Bar & Grill owner Christine Murphy…

Armed Forces Day Lunch breaks records

Armed Forces Day Lunch breaks records

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20223 min read

The 10th annual Saugatuck-Douglas Community Armed Forces Day Luncheon Saturday at Community Church of Douglas broke fundraising and attendance records. Keynote speaker Jim “Doc” McCloughan moved many to tears recounting his Vietnam War experience. Raised in rural Bangor, McCloughlin and…

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20221 min read
Cops say rodents, malnutrition contributed to woman’s death

Cops say rodents, malnutrition contributed to woman’s death

Editorial StaffMay 25, 20221 min read

Police say a roach infestation at a Valley home was a contributing cause to an elderly woman’s death. The woman’s husband and daughter have now been arrested on neglect and manslaughter charges. Walter Alfred Hawkins, 74, and Christy Lee Hawkins,…

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