By John West On Monday, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated’s Lambda Zeta Omega Chapter in Lanett held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Day of Prayer service. This year’s event was once again a virtual service, streamed on Facebook, Youtube, and on Bee T.V. This year’s theme was “Prayer gives hope and light in Read More…
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Storey re-elected chair, Kapenga vice-chair
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The Allegan County Board of Commissioners re-elected Commissioner Jim Storey of Holland to his fourth one-year term as chairman at its organizational meeting on Thursday.The board also named Dean Kapenga of Hamilton as vice-chair.Kapenga has previously served as chair and vice chair.“I am humbled with the election to again chair the Board Read More…
Rep Whiteford presents Perrigo with tribute
On Friday the 14th of January, State Representative Mary Whiteford presented Allegan Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Tim Perrigo with a special proclamation of appreciation for his years of service to the organization and the community.
Witte worked many angles to come up with $5 million grant for new mental health facility
By Gari VossCorrespondent The invitation to the groundbreaking on January 28, 2022 at 3pm of the Allegan County Community Mental Health ACCMH) center at 540 Jenner Drive in Allegan made it official. The ink is dry and Mark Witte, executive director, could announce that on January 4, 2022, ACCMH had signed a 30-year loan agreement Read More…
Man walks away from airborne vehicle in Dorr Township
A car was caught on video the moment it went airborne across snowy highway US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan on Thursday. Several readers sent the video to the Allegan County News.Michigan State Police say it happened while the driver was going southbound crossing through Dorr Township.According to Michigan troopers, the black Chevy Impala left the roadway driving Read More…
On ice
Yes, climate change students have shown average Great Lakes water temperatures rising continously. Along the Lake Michigan shore, including at Saugatuck’s Oval Beach, picturesque (if dangerous to walk on or near) offshore icebergs began forming soon after the new year. This Brighton family crossed the state to enjoy and adventure there nonetheless. (Photo by Scott Read More…
Township, first-year manager part ways
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck Township is once again seeking a new manager after the board and Joe Frey agreed mutually to part ways.The move was announced by the board as “personnel matter” on its Jan. 12 meeting agenda, almost a year to the day after Frey, 27, began working at hall.Hired on an interim basis Jan. Read More…
Former plant demo ‘blocked’
Demolition of the former Haworth plant at 200 Blue Star Hwy. continues, as shown, but the pace has slowed reports city manager Rich LaBombard, while Douglas awaits U.S. Enivronmental Protection Agency approval for a plan to manage cement block material that contains PCBs. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Welch’s to expand Lawton plant, add jobs
Welch Foods expanding operations in Lawton, 57 jobs addedGov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Welch Foods is expanding its operations in the village of Lawton, where it will create up to 57 jobs for Michigan workers.The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $26.2 million, Read More…
Lowe named Lawrence “Firefighter of the Year”
Lawrence Township Emergency Services First Lieutenant Steve Lowe, right, was named the 2020 LTES Firefighter of the Year. He recently received the award due to COVID-19 restrictions. LTES Fire Chief Mike Anchor, shown at left, said Lowe “goes above and beyond the call of duty,” and is very instrumental in fire education prevention for Lawrence Read More…