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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A political rally in Martin for Republican Party presidential nominee William McKinley in 1900 25 Years Ago — June 7, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of City Clerk Cheri Lutz and City Manager...
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Wayland Summerfest celebration gets under way Friday

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The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration this year will be held downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. “We have some new items, improved activities and we’re bringing back all the greats,” said Main Street Executive Director Holli McPherson. The following is a sketch of the events planned...
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Five Vikings named to all-OK-Silver softball squad

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Celebration of life will be June 29 for Jason Carroll

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A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, for Wayland High School graduate Jason Carroll at the Caledonia Family Tavern, 114 E. Main St. Carroll, 52, died Saturday, May 25. A 1989 graduate, he was the son of retired Wayland High School...
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Service held May 25 for 1970 WHS grad Mary Bastian

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Mary K. Bastian, age 71, of Gladstone, a 1970 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, April 27, at the UP Health System in Marquette.Mary was born July 18, 1952, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Stigers) Bastian.She graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associate...
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Council begins process of succeeding city manager

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COVER PHOTO: Gregg Guetschow The Wayland City Council wasted no time Monday night in beginning the process of finding a successor to outgoing City Manager Josh Eggleston. The council accepted Eggleston’s resignation and decided to conduct interviews of Gregg Guetschow of Charlotte, a veteran of more than 40 years in...
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Columns

Milky Way candy bar brownies can be made at home

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by Kathy Hamman Miller The Milky Way candy bar was invented in 1923 by Frank C. Mars. These bars were initially thought to be named after the galaxy, but in actuality, was named after a very popular malted milk drink of the time.Brownie layer ingredients: 1 cup melted butter 2...
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Yes It’s True: The real reason for bus driver shortage

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EDITOR’S NOTE: I keep hearing about the school bus driver shortage. It’s so bad that there have been sporting events called off because of lack of transportation. Why a shortage? Some say low wages. Some say weird hours. My best guess is the following: Cartoon Character School Bus Driver And...
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Leighton Twp. firefighters honor 60-year member

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The Leighton Township Fire Department honored longtime firefighter Roger Miedema Sunday for his 60 years of service to the township. Pictured on the cover photo are Roger and his wife, Faith. Shown above with Miedema are Leighton Township firefighters and officers.
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Sports

Martin earns district softball tourney championship

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The Martin softball team claimed the Division 4 district championship Saturday, beating Gobles in the finals, 7-5. The Lady Clippers defeated Climax-Scotts 12-1 in the tourney semifinals earlier in the day. Martin will play Mendon at Mendon at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in the regional semifinals.
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