Martin News

A 14-year-old Shelbyville boy drowned Friday evening at Lake 16, just south of 120th Avenue in north-central Martin.

MARTIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities say a 14-year-old boy has drowned while swimming at a lake in southwestern Michigan.

A 14-year-old boy almost drowned Friday evening on Lake Sixteen, just south of 120th Avenue in north-central Martin.

As if Top Fuel dragsters, door cars and sportsman racing weren't enough to keep you busy, the three Nitro Jam events in July will have a ton of extras thrown in to help add a little more bang for your buck.

The three sons of retired minister, Dick Selleck, 79, middle, have become ministers.

A man steals a vehicle with the keys left inside and leads police on a high speed chase.

Rain, thunder, hail and high winds all accompanied a fast-moving storm that left some damage behind Monday.

Plans are under way to provide curbside recycling services to Martin Township residents after two recycling drop sites are closed later this year.

Friday: $5 Saturday: $5 3 Day GA Pass: Adult: $95 Junior: $25 VIP TOWER PASS - ALL AGES Friday: $50 Saturday: $55 Discounts/Promotions: TBD Pit Pass: Every ticket is a pit pass and gets you access into the pits where you can get up close and personal with the pros, meet your favorite drivers, grab autographs, and more!!

Old-fashioned Farm Days Opry Show featuring the Jamie Martin Band will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Michigan Farmers Hall Of Fame building, 7990 Milo Road, in Delton.

Martin Township property owners connected to Plainwell's wastewater-treatment system will face increased sewer rates later this year.

Ministry with Community will showcase celebrity sous chefs for the first time at its Chefs Against Hunger competition Thursday.

Martin and MaryAnn Baker, of Sturgis, a son. Ryan and Katie Bibb, of Kalamazoo, a son.

Martin Public Schools voters will be asked May 5 to approve a $3.5 million bond issue to pay for new buses, upgrade technology, remodel classrooms and replace a parking lot.

Police are searching for a vehicle spotted at two ``smash-and-grab'' thefts of cigarettes from Allegan County businesses in April.

Martin was a soloist for the national touring company of a "Few Good Men ... Dancin'" and serves as a faculty member for the Joffrey Ballet School and Dance New Amsterdam.

Guest artist Dorrell Martin's Dance Fusion will perform at Hope College at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.

The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners has added its voice to a protest over proposed 50 percent cuts to Michigan State University's Extension service.

People have short memories. About every five years or so, the world of auto racing anoints the sport's next great female pioneer: Janet, Lyn, Angelle, Sarah, Danica.

George's Appliance MORE VIDEO >> Martin Township to remove paint cans, consider curbside recycling by Kalamazoo Gazette staff Wednesday March 25, 2009, 8:22 PM MARTIN TOWNSHIP -- A contractor is slated to remove nearly 200 used paint cans dumped at a Martin Township recycling center.