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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — June 30, 1993 Hillcrest Mall in Dorr, which hasn’t been fully tenanted since it opened in 1986, is getting a name change to the Country Market…
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Former city manager elected president of Ithaca Rotary
Former Wayland City Manager Chris Yonker this week was presented with the president's gavel for the Ithaca City Rotary Club from outgoing President Tammy Reeves. Yonker is city manager at…
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Wayland Schools hires new transportation supervisor
Wayland Union Schools has hired Tim Washburn as new transportation supervisor. Washburn, who will begin duties will start Monday, July 16, succeeds Brenda Kraima, who is retiring after three and…
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Missing woman, sister of ex-Wayland teacher, found safe
Wyoming City Police have reported a woman not seen by family since Saturday, June 23, has been found safe and unharmed. Marilyn June Lukso, 62, sister of former Wayland teacher…
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Nicole Gray selected as new Henika Library director
The Henika District Library Board has announced Nicole Gray has been hired as the new library director. Gray attended Ball State University in Indiana and obtained a bachelor of arts degree…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: The news is what we want it to be
“George Melish looked down, but one glance confirmed his suspicions: behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was no severed arm, no dismembered trunk of a man…
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Three Hopkins teachers named Outstanding Educators
The three local winners of the 2018 Outstanding People for Education Award from Hopkins were (from left) Jacob Oaster, Lisa Birtles and Phillip Moerdyke. They were honored at last week's…
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Leighton Township holiday activities slated for July 3, 4
The Fourth of July holiday celebrations in Leighton Township next week will be spread over two consecutive days, Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. The festivities will be kicked…
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Quilter, baker Olive Ruthruff of Hopkins passes at 82
Olive Bell Ruthruff, 82, of Hopkins, died Friday, June 22, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Born Sept. 27, 1935, in Gun Plain Township, she was the daughter…
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Please don’t split your ticket in Aug. 7 primary election
ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. "In one-party system, you have one party. In two-party system, you have two parties.…