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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the church building in Hilliards. Wayland City Council members have decided to contribute $500 to the legal defense fund for the...
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An open letter to Army Bob – Lose your hate!

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  To the editor: From one who served his country in both the military and its community, I call on Army Bob to “lose your hate.” It’s not becoming for one who also has honorably served his country in the military and community. McCarthyism is a term used to describe...
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Basura: Where are the Trumpkins on Trump’s tribulations

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Trumpkins, where are you? (Sung to the tune of "Frere Jacque, Frere Jacque") Where are Trumpkins? Where are Trumpkins? How are you today, sir? How are you today, sir? Run and hide. Run and hide. Where are those Trumpkins? They’ve been uncharacteristically quiet lately. If we hear anything at all,...
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Martin Fire Dept., Consumers handling downed power line

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The Martin Township Fire Department and Consumers Energy were on scene at Martin High School Wednesday morning because of a downed power line. There were reports that construction equipment caused the downed line. (Photo courtesy of Austin Marsman)
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JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary

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The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board members include Alice Kelsey, president (center); Jill Yowler, vice president; Angie Cameruci, secretary; Julie Pallett, treasurer; Raylene Bennington, trustee, and Dan Denbraber, trustee.
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McLean’s departure leaves me unpleasant questions

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The sudden and unexpected (at least to me) resignation of Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday night has left me with some unpleasant questions about the nature of public service in this town. McLean’s successor will be the fifth city manager here in the last six years. Chris Yonker left...
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Ranger Rick: I don’t think Charlottesville was spontaneous

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  Now that we've seen and heard the hysteria and outrage of the what happened at Charlottesvile, Va., and the aftermath of comments both in print and mass media, let us critically look at what happened and why. I must confess the described White Nationalists, Nazi wanna-be folks and Skin...
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‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery

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The former Vibrant Grains Restaurant at 142 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland has undergone some changes. Owner Celia Gleason closed the popular eatery earlier this year, but actually she was just taking a brief sabbatical for plans to rework her business. The restaurant reopened as "Simply Celia's" in April...
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Two Wayland police officers recognized for recent efforts

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Two Wayland City police officers are being lauded for excellent work in law enforcement recently. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that officers Mark Riemersma and Jonathon Schaefer have received recent kudos. Riemersma was cited in a national public safety publication for his relentless research role...
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New Lumberyard event center must solve parking issues

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The Wayland City Council will insist that the former Smith Lumber & Coal business take care of a parking problem near the corner of West Maple and Railroad streets before its new event hall opens. The council Monday night agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation Aug. 8 to approve the...
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