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Allegan, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Allegan! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How soon Alleganā€™s Trowbridge Dam site could finally be PCBā€‘free
  • How a Green Lake RV dispute ended up in Allegan court
  • Allegan manā€™s highā€‘stakes chase ends with drugs and stolen gun

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Trowbridge Township Dam Area to be free of PCBs in 6-8 weeks, EPA officials say (wwmt.com) ā€” A major EPA-led cleanup at the Trowbridge Township Dam Area in Allegan is expected to remove PCB contamination from this stretch of the Kalamazoo River within six to eight weeks, clearing the way for the damā€™s removal. Officials say more than 300,000 cubic yards of polluted sediment were already dredged last year, and another 30,000 will soon follow in this collaborative federalā€“state project.
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2. Property owners file lawsuit challenging Leighton Township RV Ordinance (wilcoxnewspapers.com) ā€” A Green Lake couple has filed a civil lawsuit in Allegan County Circuit Court challenging Leighton Townshipā€™s RV and camping trailer ordinance, claiming it was improperly adopted and selectively enforced. They also allege violations of Michiganā€™s Open Meetings and Freedom of Information acts, plus constitutional concerns, and are seeking a preliminary injunction while preparing a related federal case.
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3. Meth, stolen handgun seized after vehicle chase; Allegan man jailed on multiple charges (wwmt.com) ā€” An Allegan man was arrested after a vehicle chase near Hartford, where deputies say they found meth, a stolen handgun, and open alcohol in his SUV. The 50-year-old, who also had Allegan County warrants, now faces multiple felony charges and remains jailed in Van Buren County.
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4. 2026 Michigan Tornado Season Mirroring 2025 Trend (witl.com) ā€” Allegan County has already seen two tornadoes this yearā€”an EF0 near Schermerhorn Lake and an EF1 tracking from Otsego toward Hickory Cornersā€”as Michiganā€™s 2026 tornado count quickly climbs. With the state nearing its annual average before peak season, residents should stay alert to changing severe weather risks over the next few months.
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5. Motorcyclist seriously injured, crashed into tree that fell in storm (mlive.com) ā€” A motorcyclist and passenger were hurt in Allegan Countyā€™s Gun Plain Township after their bike struck a tree that had fallen across Marsh Road during storms. The 33-year-old rider suffered severe injuries, the passengerā€™s injuries were less serious, and Marsh Road was closed for about two hours during the investigation and cleanup.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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