🌱 Storm-hit Allegan residents may delay state taxes—but only if they ask
Good morning Allegan! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Storm-hit Allegan residents may delay state taxes—but only if they ask
- What Allegan County’s new state of emergency means for you
- How Allegan County neighbors can step up after the Otsego tornado
Also on today's calendar: Athletic Hall of Fame and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 55, low: 33.
- Sunday: Windy; a few morning showers, with a high of 49 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 33 Michigan Counties eligible for special tax relief after major storms (wwmt.com) — If you live in Allegan County and were hit by recent storms, you may qualify for extra time to file and pay your Michigan taxes without penalties or interest. The state has added Allegan to a 33‑county relief plan covering returns due on or before April 30, 2026, but you must actively contact Treasury to request this extension. 
2. UPDATE: Allegan Co. Under State Emergency Following Tuesday Storms (whtc.com) — Allegan County is now under a state of emergency after Tuesday’s storms, which brought two tornadoes to the Otsego and Plainwell area and left thousands without power. The order unlocks state resources for cleanup and repairs, while local nonprofits coordinate disaster response and officials warn of more severe weather possible on Saturday.
3. Nonprofits look for donations, volunteers after Otsego tornado (woodtv.com) — Allegan County nonprofits are urgently seeking donations and volunteers to help Otsego and Plainwell residents recover from this week’s tornado damage. The Allegan County Community Foundation and Heart of West Michigan United Way are coordinating food, power, and damage-assessment support as families deal with spoiled groceries, home repairs, and ongoing cleanup needs across the affected neighborhoods.
4. Four tornadoes now confirmed to have touched down in West Michigan (wwmt.com) — Two tornadoes have now been confirmed in Allegan County from this week’s storms, including an EF-1 that caused a broken path of damage north of Otsego. The National Weather Service is still finalizing details on the tornado tracks and wind speeds, while also confirming additional tornadoes in Branch and Montcalm counties.
5. Cleanup continues in tornado-scarred communities: 'A lot of damage for an EF-1' (wwmt.com) — An EF-1 tornado that touched down in Allegan County left Plainwell neighborhoods with torn-up roofs, downed trees, and widespread debris, and residents are now deep into cleanup. Neighbors, tree crews, and Consumers Energy teams are working long hours to clear damage and restore power, with hundreds of utility crews deployed across southern Michigan. Thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported so far.
📸 Around Allegan
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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vs Saugatuck, South Haven & Watervliet
Allegan High School, 1560 M-40, Allegan
4:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Pizza Hut Fundraiser
Allegan High School Allegan, MI 49010
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Math Title Night - Math at Play: Building Number Sense Together
North Ward Elementary School Allegan, MI 49010
5:30 pm -
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Silo Banquets & Catering , 1071 32nd St M-40 , Allegan
6:00 pm -
Silo Spring Wine Tasting
The Silo Banquets & Catering , 1071 32nd St M-40 , Allegan
6:00 pm -
Spring Wine Tasting
The Silo Banquets & Catering , 1071 32nd St M-40 , Allegan
6:00 pm -
2026 Spring Wine Tasting
The Silo Banquets & Catering , 1071 32nd St M-40 , Allegan
6:00 pm -
Shipshewana On the Road
Allegan County Fair , 150 Douglas St , Allegan
10:00 am
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Saturday May 2
Friday May 8
Sunday May 10
📣 Allegan Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Plainwell JV Softball @ Hopkins
Hopkins High School , 333 Clark St , Hopkins
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Plainwell JV Baseball @ Hopkins
Hopkins High School , 333 Clark St , Hopkins
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Honors Night
Otsego High School , 550 Washington St , Otsego
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OHS Honors Night
Otsego High School , 550 Washington St , Otsego
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
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- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Allegan. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Part Time in Allegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allegan here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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