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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) Herb Chevrolet before the 1965 fire in downtown Wayland. 25 Years Ago — May 15, 2000…
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Wildcats now 10-0 in O-K Gold softball
Harmony Laker and Izzy Johnson. The second annual Emma Corneillie Cancer Games featured a doubleheader between host Wayland and Grand Rapids Union Tuesday. “It was an incredible night of softball,…
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Middle school psychologist wins honor from GVSU
Wayland Middle School psychologist Liz DeBoer was honored by the Grand Valley State University Student Affiliates of School Psychology as School Psychologist of the Year. Mrs. DeBoer received this recognition…
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A first: Vikings don’t take 1st in invitational
Riley Homrich Centreville Monday accomplished something that few track teams have this spring. It defeated both the Hopkins boys and girls in an invitational. The Centreville girls edged Hopkins by…
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JD Gonzales returns as Plan Commission chair
Veteran Wayland City Planning Commission Chairman J.D.Gonzales was chosen for yet another term Tuesday night. Andrew Shelest, who chaired the April meeting in the absence of Anne Tatreaux and Gonzales,…
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A ‘business decision’ trumps quality work
“Your call is important to us… “The truth about bullshit.” — A book by Laura Penny Sherry Miklusicak ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is…
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Dollar General faces citizens’ opposition in Monterey Township
Many believe Dollar General stores seem to be popping up almost everywhere on the landscape, but there apparently is one exception — in Monterey Township. The Monterey Township Planning Commission…
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Funeral is Wednesday for Charles Owens, 82
Charles David Owens, age 82, of Shelbyville died Sunday, May 11. Chuck retired from Steelcase after 40 years of service. He enjoyed his summers at Little White Fish Lake, and…
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Vehicle thefts rash continues in Dorr Twp.
A rash of vehicle break-ins continues to frustrate Dorr area households. One Facebook poster said, “We’ve experienced three nights in a row of break-ins, and it’s clear these incidents are…
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Women’s semi-pro grid team to play here
Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Valkyrie Wayland High School’s football stadium will be host to a women’s semi-professional football game at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim…