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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 — Aug. 30, 1999 A reported kidnapping attempt in was foiled in Wayland…
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Service in Hopkins next Tuesday for Penny Jo Fuss
Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan.…
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WHS band’s Parent Performance called off by heat, weather
The Wayland High School band's Parent Performance, sc heduled for 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, has been called off because of inclement weather and heat. All athletic contests and practices were canceled…
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Four-way stop begins for 2nd St. and 108th Ave.
There are new stop signs installed as of today (Tuesday, Aug. 27) at 108th Avenue and 2nd Street/East Paris in Leighton Township. Allegan County Road Commission crews have been installing…
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Former Wayland man dies at 85 in East Grand Rapids
Ronald Leo Gulch Sr., 85, died at his home in East Grand Rapids Sunday, Aug. 25. Ron Sr. enjoyed watching sports, especially the Lions and Tigers. Ron served his country…
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Vacant barn fire summons 4 area departments
A barn fire at a farm on 14th Street late Monday afternoon required four area fire departments to handle the blaze. Authorities said the vacant 40x60-feet barn was being remodeled.…
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Security matters dominate Wayland school board discussions
The Wayland Union School District may be in for an updated security system in the near future, the school board learned Monday evening. It was noted by board members and…
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Heat and storm warnings issued for Allegan County residents
Allegan County Emergency personnel are warning about prospects for severe weather Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Risks for storms - Best chance for storms and severe weather will occur Tuesday afternoon…
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Lady Clippers 1st and 2nd in first 2 cross meets
The Martin girls’ varsity cross-country team has won one meet and finished second in another thus far this season. The Lady Clippers took first in the Jim Carey Early Bird…
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Load the cookie gun for peanut crinkles throwback treat
by Kathy Hamman Miller I found a Cookie Gun! Let’s make Peanut Crinkles. I remembered these as being a thin, rich and tasty cookie Grandma made that had a very…