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Hey there, Allegan! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Allegan’s young Tigers nearly stole their season opener
  • How 75 Allegan County seniors will be surprised with holiday cheer
  • How a $2.2 million Allegan-linked gift transforms Fennville classrooms

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain; windy, with a high of 47 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Morning snow showers, temps: high: 26, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, breezy; a p.m. shower, with a high of 41 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Allegan girls come up just short in season opener (wilcoxnewspapers.com) — Allegan’s girls basketball team narrowly dropped its season opener to visiting Watervliet, 37–34, after foul trouble swung momentum in the second half. With only two returning varsity players and new coach Ernie Ramirez, the Tigers still impressed, highlighted by freshman Camdyn Drozd’s near double-double and strong contributions from senior Jadyn VandenAkker and Ellie Ziemelis.
   

Find out what's happening in Alleganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• 'Not a Forgotten Generation': 'Holiday Giving' to surprise 75 homebound seniors with gifts (wwmt.com) — Homebound seniors across Allegan County are getting surprise, personalized gift bags this week through Community Action of Allegan County’s Holiday Giving program. Volunteers will hand-deliver 75 bags packed with donated essentials and treats, alongside gifts for more than 500 local children, to ensure vulnerable neighbors feel remembered and loved during the holidays.
   

• Educators' legacy lives on with$2.2 million gift to Fennville Public Schools (wilcoxnewspapers.com) — A $2.2 million planned gift managed through the Allegan County Community Foundation will permanently support Fennville Public Schools students and teachers with scholarships and classroom grants. Longtime educators James and Grace Walz directed their estate to keep fueling learning initiatives, creative projects, and post‑graduation opportunities. Their legacy aims to inspire future Fennville graduates to give back as well.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • December is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.
    Please, don't get behind the wheel if you are impaired by alcohol or drugs. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign is happening… (Nextdoor )
  • All lanes on EB and WB M-89 (Allegan St) at Main St in Allegan County are open.
    4:25PM on Dec 16: Roadway at EB and WB M-89 (Allegan St) at Main St is closed due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Allegan. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in Wayland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allegan here.

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