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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) 25 Years Ago — March 13, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of father…
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Wayland school board members win awards
Two Wayland Union school board members earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards last year for efforts to improve their leadership skills, demonstrating their commitment to student achievement…
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WHS graduate takes post at U of Tennessee
Wayland High School graduate Mitchell Salisbury is transitioning into a new position at the University of Tennessee as coordinator of eligibility & operations. “I am honored to continue serving our…
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Celebration of life is delayed for Bob Ward
Robert “Bob” Ward, age 69, died Monday, March 10. He was a friend, uncle, brother, dad, father-in-law, son-in-law, husband and grandpa. He was a planner, cook, pontoon captain, teacher and…
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Huge barn in Leighton burns to the ground
A barn in Leighton Townshipwas severely burned Wednesday morning, prompting three area departments to be summoned. The barn, located near 137th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue (Fourth Street) was 44 years…
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Martin Twp. considers park and splash pad
The land for a proposed park is just to the north of the Clipper Cafe and to the south of the JC Wheeler Library on 10th Street. Martin Township is…
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Hopkins firefighters say good-bye to 411
After nearly 30 years protecting citizens of the Hopkins Area Fire Department, local firefighters said goodbye to Engine No. 411. Custom built by Spencer Manufacturing in South Haven, 411 (originally…
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‘Bygone Days’ appears Thursday this week
Publication of the weekly “Bygone Days” historical column will be delayed by one day this week, appearing on Thursday rather than Wednesday on Townbroadcast. Editor/Proprietor David T. Young had the…
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Services Friday for Dale Overzet of Dorr
Dale Charles Overzet, age 84, of Dorr, died Sunday, March 9. Dale loved hunting, fishing, and camping with friends. He enjoyed spending winters in Bradenton, Fla., where he played in…
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Martin students get ‘Forensic Files’ visit
Students in Mrs. Daniel Westphal's science class Monday welcomed Stephanie Snodgrass of the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids lab to her forensic science class and other high school students interested…