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N. Dorr native Larry Bartz to have private service
Larry Oscar Bartz, age 75, died Wednesday, Jan. 17. He was born at the family farm in North Dorr April 27, 1948. He served the United States Army in Southeast…
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Wayland man convicted of delivery in drug death
Gerrit King, 26, of Wayland this week was convicted in Allegan County Circuit Court of delivery of a controlled substance causing the death of an an Allegan man. Authorities with…
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Celebration of life will be Jan. 28 for Fred Mulder
Fred Louis Mulder Sr., age 90, died Monday, Jan. 15. He enjoyed golfing, spending time with family, watching the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverines, and traveling. Fred served his country…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Wayland High School freshman team, 1985-86, coached by Rick Morse 25 Years Ago — Jan.…
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Army Bob: Bitter lessons taught by extreme cold
by Robert M. Traxler The recent snowstorm, coupled with low temperatures, was a walk down memory lane. As a young lieutenant my first post, was in the United States Army…
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Crash on 131 expressway backs up traffic in Wayland
An accident on the U.S.-131 southbound expressway between Dorr and Wayland caused traffic to be backed up from the Main Street light in Wayland to the highway. Motorists are advised…
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Yes It’s True: I’ve come to enjoy biased broadcasters
The late, great Van Patrick. My all-time favorite football broadcaster. Perhaps the most pleasant sports surprise this year has been the Detroit Lions, who will play in the second round…
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Wayland Farmers Market again seeking manager
Downtown Wayland is looking for a Farmers Market manager to help grow the market for the 2024 season. This position is a paid part-time position through the city. The manager…
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Bygone Days publication delayed by weather again
Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column for the second straight week will be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The…
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Funeral will be Friday at Dorr chapel for Cliff Navis
Gale “Cliff” Navis, age 85 of Salem Township, died Monday, Jan. 15. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jan; children…