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Allegan, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Allegan! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did teens allegedly target a registered sex offender in Allegan County?
  • How close did Allegan’s latest tornado tracks come to your neighborhood?
  • Details on the fatal late-night bike crash in Allegan County

Also on today's calendar: 9 & Dine - LYNX GC and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘What in the world?': Sex offender reports confrontation, assault by kids (woodtv.com) — An Allegan County man on the sex offender registry says a group of youths came to his Plainwell-area home late Sunday, questioned him, and one allegedly punched him, leading to a concussion diagnosis. Michigan State Police are investigating and warn they’re watching for similar incidents as social media “pedophile hunter” confrontations become more common nationwide.
   

2. 2026 Michigan Tornado Season Mirroring 2025 Trend (wearelansing.com) — Recent tornado outbreaks have already produced two confirmed twisters in Allegan County—an EF0 near Schermerhorn Lake and an EF1 tracking from Otsego toward Hickory Corners—as Michigan nears its annual tornado average early. The article compares 2026’s active season to last year’s, outlining where storms have hit statewide and warning that prime tornado months still lie ahead.
   

3. Cyclist killed after being hit by car in Wayland Township (arcwestmichigan.com) — A 65-year-old Wayland man was killed Monday night while biking along 129th Avenue in Wayland Township, in Allegan County, after being struck by a westbound car. Michigan State Police say alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors, and the investigation into the late-night crash is still ongoing.
   

4. Thousands in Allegan, Barry Counties lose power after structure fire (wwmt.com) — Thousands of Allegan County residents briefly lost power Tuesday after a house fire in Orangeville Township damaged infrastructure, with the largest outages south of Yankee Springs and north of Plainwell. More than 9,000 customers were affected at one point, but firefighters cleared the scene and Consumers Energy restored power by 8 p.m., with remaining updates posted on the utility’s outage map.
   

5. Michigan Is Auctioning Off More Than 100 Properties This Summer (wcrz.com) — If you’ve ever dreamed of owning land in Allegan County, the state is auctioning surplus DNR properties there on August 6, alongside Berrien County. More than 100 parcels statewide include lakefront, riverfront, and wooded acreage, with online registration required before bidding. It’s a chance to snag a small getaway spot without leaving Michigan.
   

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  • Allegan Area Schools Application Consortium posted a job opening for Full Time Substitute Custodian in Allegan. Apply here.
  • Perrigo Company posted a job opening for Art Coordinator in Allegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allegan here.

Ok Allegan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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