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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…
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Martin grad seeks 42nd District State Rep. position
Austin Marsman and supporters at a kickoff rally Tuesday. Martin High School graduate and former Board of Education member Austin Marsman announced Tuesday that he is a candidate for State…
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Wayland Township Clerk to retire in Nov. after 12 years
Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney announced at Tuesday night’s Township Board meeting that she will not seek a fourth term. McInerney, a Republican, will have been clerk for 12 years,…
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Laker still hot in ‘Cats’ win; Hopkins girls streak at 4
The Wayland girls’ basketball team defeated O-K Gold Conference rival Kenowa Hills 56-44 Tuesday night to go over the .500 mark at 6-5 overall. Hopkins girls continued their recent surge…