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Dorr Parks Commission members shortage continues
There’s a good chance that four of the five members of the Dorr Township Parks Commission will have to be appointed after the Nov. 3 general election. Under current rules,…
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Army Bob: The history of U.S. slavery is complicated
by Robert M. Traxler In the age of the cancel culture, I pen this column with a good bit of trepidation. Any facts stated in this piece could be attacked,…
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Dem challenger wants 5 debates vs. Rep. Whiteford
Erik Almquist, Democratic challenger to Republican State Rep. Mary Whiteford is calling for a series of debates across the 80th District ahead of the November general election. Whiteford, of South…
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Kiwanis donates supplies to help kids back to school
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the Wayland Kiwanis Club this year has been unable to have its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Back To School Party. However, Kiwanis members still wanted…
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Martin Lions Club presents Cheryl Mohr with award
Cheryl Mohr was honored by the Martin Lions Club Wednesday night with the Melvin Jones award for her work helping kids in the local community through the #WeekendBlessings program. The program provides…
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Wildcat netters pull out a 4-4 tie against Plainwell
The Wayland boys' varsity tennis team pulled out a 4-4 tie Wednesday afternoon at Plainwell in a non-league match. The Wildcats captured victories at No. 4 singles and second, third…
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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, 1995 Barry Brower, a 1963 Wayland High School graduate and…
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Wildcat Invitational cross-country meet postponed
Prospects for 90-degree temperatures and a heat index of even higher heat index have resulted in the postponement of the Wildcat Invitational cross-country meet Wednesday afternoon. No rescheduled date has…
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Former local pastor repairs. restores cemetery in Niles
Reverend Christian Johnston, former pastor at St. Therese Parish in Wayland and SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish at Gun Lake, was featured in a recent story broadcast by WNDU-TV, South…
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Hopkins Plan Commission OKs farm land special use
The Hopkins Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a special use permit request from Kevin VanderPloeg to expand his homestead property at 2684 12th Street. VanderPloeg was asking for the…