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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Wayland High School freshman team, 1985-86, coached by Rick Morse 25 Years Ago — Jan. 18, 1999 Thanks to CD-ROM technology, archived issues of the Penasee Globe are available at area libraries. A front page...
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Army Bob: Bitter lessons taught by extreme cold

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by Robert M. Traxler The recent snowstorm, coupled with low temperatures, was a walk down memory lane. As a young lieutenant my first post, was in the United States Army Alaska from 1970 to 1973. In those days the Alcan highway was not paved, cellular phones and GPS would not...
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Crash on 131 expressway backs up traffic in Wayland

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An accident on the U.S.-131 southbound expressway between Dorr and Wayland caused traffic to be backed up from the Main Street light in Wayland to the highway. Motorists are advised to be careful out there because 20 degrees isn't really a thaw in temperatures.
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Yes It’s True: I’ve come to enjoy biased broadcasters

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The late, great Van Patrick. My all-time favorite football broadcaster. Perhaps the most pleasant sports surprise this year has been the Detroit Lions, who will play in the second round of the playoffs this Sunday afternoon. Yet there have been a few bumps along the road in this otherwise satisfying...
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Wayland Farmers Market again seeking manager

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Downtown Wayland is looking for a Farmers Market manager to help grow the market for the 2024 season. This position is a paid part-time position through the city.  The manager is responsible for on-site management during market season, as well as a number of necessary preseason and post-season tasks. The...
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Bygone Days publication delayed by weather again

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Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column for the second straight week will be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The Then and Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr has a policy in which it is closed when the Hopkins or...
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Funeral will be Friday at Dorr chapel for Cliff Navis

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Gale “Cliff” Navis, age 85 of Salem Township, died Monday, Jan. 15. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jan; children Shenda (Carmen) Iannello, Jay (Sandy) Navis, and Shawn Navis; grandchildren Jessica (Richard) Scibetti, Erica (Spenser) Iannello, Allie (Clayton) Williams, Raelynn...
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Martin grad seeks 42nd District State Rep. position

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Austin Marsman and supporters at a kickoff rally Tuesday. Martin High School graduate and former Board of Education member Austin Marsman announced Tuesday that he is a candidate for State Representative in District 42.  The district includes the Kalamazoo County townships of Alamo, Brady, Comstock, Cooper, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde, Richland,...
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Wayland Township Clerk to retire in Nov. after 12 years

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Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney announced at Tuesday night’s Township Board meeting that she will not seek a fourth term. McInerney, a Republican, will have been clerk for 12 years, when she retires Nov. 20.   She said she is retiring to spend more time with family.  Her fifth grandchild...
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Laker still hot in ‘Cats’ win; Hopkins girls streak at 4

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The Wayland girls’ basketball team defeated O-K Gold  Conference rival Kenowa Hills 56-44 Tuesday night to go over the .500 mark at 6-5 overall. Hopkins girls continued their recent surge with a 44-41 triumph over Comstock Park to claim their fourth straight win after starting their season at 0-5. However,...
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