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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 Rustic Inn at West Gun Lake in 1954 25 Years Ago — Feb. 15, 1999…
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WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin
The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use…
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Martin boys’ hoops team captures 1st win of season
Coach Corby Callaway It was a long time coming, but the Martin boys' varsity basketball team registered its first victory of the season Tuesday night The Clippers bested Athens on…
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Lady Wildcats grind out victory over Kenowa Hills
Reese Coughlin The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team had to grind it out Tuesday night to take a 43-37 decision from O-K Gold Conference opponent Kenowa Hills. The boys' squad…
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Lady Vikings now 8-4 since their awful start in hoops
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team improved its overall record to 8-9 Tuesday night by breezing past O-K Silver Conference rival Comstock Park. The Viking boys, however, lost another tight…
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City Plan Commission says yes after 3 public hearings
JD Gonzales The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night had three public hearing and approved three actions. Commissioners recommended the City Council approve two zoning text amendments for ordinances and…
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Snowmobile enthusiast Dennis Zoet dies at age 83
Dennis Donald Zoet, age 83 of Caledonia, died Tuesday, Feb. 13. Dennis was an early pioneer of the Michigan Snowmobile Association and loved marking, brushing and riding the trails. He…
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No funeral planned yet for ’66 WHS grad Susan Haller
Susan Lynn Haller died Monday, Feb. 12, with her daughter by her side. She was 75 years old. She was born March 6, 1948, in Plainwell, to Walter and Marilyn…
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Yes It’s True: Our noble morality efforts have failed
I had mixed emotions earlier this week when I read that the resource officer at Hopkins Schools was teaching fifth-graders to identify and resist bullying. There is no question that…
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Service Thursday for Henry Blacquiere of Shelbyville
Henry John Blacquiere III, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Feb. 9. Henry owned Blacquiere Masonry Co. for 40 years. He loved being with his family, motorcycling, boating, having coffee…