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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 5, 1993 The sale of the former Kessler’s building on South…
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Bench reported missing from downtown Martin
by Austin Marsman According to a report Wednesday on the Martin Main Street Facebook page, a bench has disappeared from the village downtown. The bench was located between the Hardware…
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Lady Wildcats getting back to normal on softball field
The Wayland High School varsity softball team seems back on track after a bit of difficult start for the season. The Lady Wildcats Tuesday recorded their sixth victory in their…
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Wildcat golfers ranked No. 5 in state in Division 2
The Wayland High School boys' varsity golf team is rated No. 5 in Division 2 in the April 29 state-wide poll by the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association. The Wildcats…
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Ranger Rick: There’s trouble in Canadian ‘La La Land’
To our Canadian friends; “Come on in, the water’s fine.” Your “La La Land” of love and acceptance has been shattered by someone in Toronto driving a rented van on…
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The Subterranean: Gain the world, but lose your soul
Reviews of Phantom Thread and All the Money in the World **** out of five stars for both Currently on video (check your local library for these and many other…
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Wayland robotics team finishes 3rd in ‘World” semis
The Wayland Wildcats Robotics Team #6090 placed third in The FIRST World Championship in Detroit, April 25-28. The local team finished the competition being ranked 22nd out of 67 teams in…
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Michigan DNR issues burning ban for Tuesday, May 1
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to restrict outdoor burning Tuesday, May 1 Recent warm temperatures and strong winds, combined with dry grass, leaves and pine…
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Lady Clippers drop twin bill to Kalamazoo Christian
by Austin Marsman Martin's softball team dropped its double header Monday against Kalamazoo Christian yo have its season record evened at 8-8. The Comets took game one 7 to 2…
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Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines
Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son…