Month: August 2023

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) John Klein ran a Surge Equipment business located in downtown Wayland during the 1940s. 25 Years Ago — Aug. 10, 1998 The Wayland Township Board has decided to give its assessor an ultimatum on the Selkirk...
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Another crash at 4th St. and 135th Ave. reported

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A traffic crash occurred Wednesday morning at the intersection of 4th Street and 135th Avenue east of Wayland in Wayland Township. The corner for a long time has been regarded as hazardous because the view on 4th Street of 135th is partially obscured. An electronic warning sign was placed at...
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Farm equipment theft reported in Moline area

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A Moline area resident is warning neighbors about thefts of agricultural equipment from the driveway of a home just off 10th Street (Division). The citizen posted on Facebook, "Someone has stolen a 236 D Catapillar right out of my driveway in the middle of the night last night. And last...
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Three teens apprehended for graffiti in alley mural

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Word on the street is that three teen-age ruffians were apprehended earlier this month in connection with vandalising the multi-colored mural in the alley behind the Wayland Hotel between Pine and and West Superior Streets. It was reported that a member of the Baugh family from Baugh's Shoe Repair caught...
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Four local govt. units may form an early voting center

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The article about early voting centers erroneously reported that four municipalities have agreed to share duties and costs of such centers. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen said representatives from the four municipalities met Monday, no formal agreement was reached. Her comment was: "The group that met was...
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Wayland mayor also now is WHS cross head coach

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Jennifer Antel Mayor Jennifer Antel has been named new head coach of the Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams this fall. Ms. Antel is the wife of longtime coach Raymond Antel III, who was forced to resign because of the new state rules prohibiting teachers and coaches who...
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State panel denies Hopkins Twp. annexation request

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A petition to have 22 properties in Hopkins Township annexed into the City of Wayland was denied by the State Boundary Commission in April. The Boundary Commission reported, “It is ordered that the proposed annexation of territory in the Township of Hopkins to the City of Wayland as depicted in...
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Only 4 ingredients needed for simple peach cobbler

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by Kathy Hamman Miller This simple peach cobbler recipe is made with only four ingredients. It’s a dessert that takes little time to put together, and the ingredients are easily kept waiting on your pantry shelves for when you’re ready to make it. Feel free to change up the variety...
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Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close

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Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number of such services in the community. Owner Tonda Genther wrote in a Facebook posting this morning, “We will remain open...
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Ricky Kimber’s celebration of life will be Wednesday

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Ricky Kimber, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 3. Ricky was a hard working man who ensured that his family was well cared for. He made a living as a supervisor in various manufacturing industries while making some wonderful friends and having a little fun along the way. After retiring, he...
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