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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. 23, 1999 A neighborhood along 8th Street in Wayland Township has…
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Wildcats open tennis season with 5-3 loss to Hamilton
The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team opened the new season Tuesday with a 5-3 non-league loss to Hamilton. Coach Ben Adams said, “The team played tough against a very talented…
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Services will be Aug. 31 for retired Road Commission director
Retired Allegan County Road Commission Engineer Manager Frederick “Fred” Neils died Friday, Aug. 17, at the age of 91. He was born in Detroit Feb. 18, 1933, to Max and…
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Rezoning request unanimously recommended in Dorr Twp.
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended approval of rezoning request, from agricultural to residential, by Chris Gesink without much fanfare. Jason Derry, representing zoning administrator Professional Code Inspections,…
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‘Strumming for Suicide’ program is Sept. 21 at Dorr Moose Lodge
The program “Strumming for Suicide, Help Break the Stigma” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Dorr Moose Lodge Strummin' for Suicide Awareness was…
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Former local library director going strong in Illinois
Natalie Bazan Sarosta, who was library director at Hopkins and director of the Dorr Township Library for four years, continues as director of the North Riverside Library in Illinois. She…
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Council OKs purchase of equipment for new fire truck
This isn't the new truck expected soon. It was used to escort the WHS football team to its post-season playoff football game last November against South Christian. But it's fair…
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Watermelon salad is a surprisingly delicious combo
A surprisingly delicious combo that’s something new to take to pot lucks that everyone enjoys. The amounts really depend on the size of the watermelon and your taste! Ingredients: Watermelon…
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Should local taxes be used to create a ‘healthy bidness climate?’
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — An unknown…
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New dentist caught in the crosshairs of parking dispute
Dr. Paul Ingles, Wayland’s newest dentist, has become one of the first business casualties of the feud about parking between the City of Wayland and Aqua In Vino owner Arny…