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Roadway closed in Leighton Twp. after fatal motorcycle crash
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Wednesday evening officers with the Allegan County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of an injury crash on 12th Street near Division Ave. in Leighton Twp. Officials said the crash involved a motorcycle. Officers arrived on scene and found the driver non-responsive. First responders attempted...
Visiting Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI? Officials Warn Peak Bloom Is Here
The annual festival celebrating Dutch heritage runs May 4-12, 2024. Each year visitors from all over the globe travel to Holland, MI to view over 6 million tulips in bloom. The 8-day festival has received numerous accolades including Best Flower Festival, America’s Best Small Town Festival, Tulip Festival of the Year 2017 & 2018, among others.
Heading to Tulip Time this weekend? Here’s one way to get around I-196 construction
HOLLAND, MI – If you’re one of the thousands planning to flock to this year’s Tulip Time Festival, give yourself some extra travel time as an ongoing road project is sure to cause some delays. The festival’s 95th installment kicks off on Saturday, May 4, in Holland....
Heart of West Michigan United Way absorbs smaller sister nonprofit for Allegan, Ottawa counties
Last year, when United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties’ president and CEO Brian Gaggin left the nonprofit, its board and staff began exploring a merger with the organization’s much larger sister chapter in Kent County. As of Tuesday, Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way...
From Kalamazoo to South Haven, see when 6 local farmers markets will open
KALAMAZOO, MI — A testament to warmer weather, farmers markets across the region are preparing to open for the season. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, May 4, opening to the masses at 7 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Allegan County road millage up for renewal in August
ALLEGAN — A longstanding millage to pay for road repairs in Allegan County will go before voters for renewal on Aug. 6. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve ballot language and place a six-year renewal of the millage on the August ballot during their meeting Thursday, April 25. According to...
Garsnett Beacon Candle Co. to open Saugatuck location this Thursday
A new storefront in Saugatuck will be the third location the pair has opened in less than two years, having experienced successful openings in Holland in August 2022 and Grand Haven in November 2023. Sebastian Garsnett said the new location — at 109 Butler St. — “embodies a boutique-style atmosphere,...
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