Tag: Allegan

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Allegan, Van Buren counties

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Storms are firing up over West Michigan. Inside woodtv.com: Radar The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Allegan and Van Buren counties until 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Winds up to 60 mph are possible. The area most likely to experience strong winds is south of I-96, and the […]

Allegan County home sellers asked for less in May

ALLEGAN COUNTY — The median home in Allegan County listed for $465,813 in May, down 0.8% from the previous month’s $469,681, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 0.3% from $464,300. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Allegan […]

Home sellers asked for more money in Allegan County last month

ALLEGAN COUNTY — The median home in Allegan County listed for $469,681 in April, up 1.4% from the previous month’s $463,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 0.9% from $466,360. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Allegan […]

Prosecutor Myrene Koch prepares for third run in Allegan

ALLEGAN COUNTY — Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene Koch is looking to defend her office for the third time since being appointed in 2018. The incumbent Republican has filed for re-election, and will face challenger Mike Villar yet again in August. Koch has worked in the prosecutor’s office for more than two decades. She was […]

Our go-to guide for races in Ottawa, Allegan counties

This article is intended to be a resource for registered voters in Ottawa and Allegan counties for the 2024 election cycle. It will be updated as new candidates declare their intentions for office and provide information to The Sentinel. The candidate filing deadline is April 23. Candidates who have upcoming events they wish to promote […]

Court of Appeals upholds Allegan County assault conviction

ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Michigan Court of Appeals has rejected an Allegan County man’s argument that a criminal sexual conduct conviction violated his due process rights. Nathan Daniel Gilliam, 56, appealed his conviction by jury trial of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and subsequent sentencing of 262 months to 540 months — 21 […]

Allegan County home sellers asked for less money in January

ALLEGAN COUNTY — The median home in Allegan County listed for $402,200 in January, down 1.3% from the previous month’s $407,450, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to January 2023, the median home list price increased 2.8% from $383,650. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Allegan […]

Michael Villar announces run for Allegan County prosecutor

ALLEGAN — Mike Villar is hoping the third time’s the charm. On Thursday, Jan. 25, the local attorney announced he’s running for Allegan County prosecutor. It will be his third run for the role, which serves as the county’s top lawyer. Villar, who describes himself as a “dedicated Republican and pro-life advocate” has more than 30 […]