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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 26, 1995 The Globe’s front-page photo for this edition was of 3-year-old…
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs rezoning, special use permit
The Dorr Township Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone 40 acres on 140th Avenue from agricultural to rural estates and granted a special use permit to Award Enterprises to expand…
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‘Army Bob’ Traxler resigns Dorr Plan Commission, ZBA
Robert M. Traxler, perhaps best known to readers of this on-line publication as “Army Bob,” Tuesday evening resigned his posts as vice chairman of the Dorr Township Planning Commission and…
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WHS cross-country team told physicals are canceled
Athletic physicals that were scheduled for Aug. 6 have been canceled at Metro Health because of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Wayland High School Athletic Department has reported it also…
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WHS Class of 1955 still has a reunion every 5 years
Alumni, Jack Fox presents the '"Most Responsible Members" of the Wayland High School Class of 1955 and Sandra (Keeney)who with her late husband, Jerry Pattock, providing the selfless act of…
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Terry Smit’s service will be at the Big Rock Music Barn
Terry Smit of Hopkins died Monday, July 20. He was 73. Terry, his brother, Keith Smit, and his cousin, Dan Jager, were owners of Peaceful Road Farms and Hopkins Elevator.…
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Ranger Rick: For the Times, They Are A-Changin’
As you age, things that were so clear when you were younger become clearer or muddied, depending on your perspective. I became a conservative after being a Democrat for many…
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Funeral mass is Thursday for Jennene Kelly, 44
Jennene Renee Kelly, died Saturday, July 18. She was 44 years old. Jennene had many hobbies and likes, some of which included her favorite color, purple, the Detroit Tigers, Notre…
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Hopkins School Board unveils back to school plans
Hopkins Public Schools officials have outlined a “back to school” plan for the next academic year starting in late August. Superintendent Gary Wood told school board members students are scheduled…
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COVID mask wearing issue finds it way to Wayland
The nation-wide controversy about wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis has found its way to Wayland. The Wayland City Council and Police Chief Mark Garnsey got an earful Monday night…