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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 — July 21, 1997 The Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis is very close…
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Prison sentence given to GR man in Wayland shooting
A 24-year-old Grand Rapids man arrested by Wayland City Police on Nov. 1, 2020, has been sentenced to 23 months to 10 years in prison. in connection with a shooting…
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All new Wayland FD equipment battery powered
The Wayland Fire Department recently welcomed these two new pieces of equipment for its first out engine. Fire Chief Jim Stoddard said, "With the addition of these two pieces of…
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Yes It’s True: ‘We’re Right and They’re Wrong’
One of the most troubling comments I’ve come across in my life is something to the effect: “The more you do the critical thinking and research, the more you come…
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Army Bob: The time has come to part with a Harley
by Robert M. Traxler With a heavy heart I say goodbye to my Harley; pushing three quarters of a century in life, it is just time to look to the…
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GoFundMe effort launched for Wayland cancer victim
A Go Fund Me page has been established for Csaba Barabas, who faces health and financial challenges with a recent cancer diagnosis. His wife, Rebecca (Karsies) is a 1996 graduate…
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First marijuana sales site may be on West Superior
Realtor Bob Serulla The commercial building housing Technology Solutions at 122 W. Superior St. has listed the building for sale and is entertaining offers through its private realtor, Bob Serulla.…
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Commercial structure fire reported in Martin Village
Martin Township Fire & Rescue Wednesday morning was reporting a commercial structure fire within the Village of Martin, which also summoned the Wayland Fire Department and Gun Plain Township Fire…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Marty Marklevitz
Martha J. (Marty) Marklevitz of Dorr, died Saturday, July 16, in Wyoming, MI. Marty was born in Little York, Illinois, the daughter of Laura and Andrew Bertelsen. Marty was an…
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Then & Now Historical Library closed Wednesday
The Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr will be closed Wednesday because of unfortunate and unusual circumstances. Staff member Pat Brewer suffered the loss of her husband, Carroll,…