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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) This house many years ago was located at 142nd Avenue & 30th Street. 25 Years Ago…
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Two Wayland school bands earn 1st division ratings
The Wayland seventh grade band and high school band Tuesday received first division (superior) ratings from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) spring festival, which…
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Driver in critical condition after vehicle catches fire
The driver of a vehicle that caught fire in Hopkins Township Tuesday night has been listed in critical condition in the hospital. The motorist, who has not yet been identified,…
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The time has come to drop student rep at city meetings
“Eighty percent of life is just showing up.” — Woody Allen School board student reps Matthew Chubb and Ava Makowski ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It…
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Two Wayland students qualify for GR spelling bee
The Wayland Union School students have qualified for the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee later this month by finishing among the top two in the Allegan County Spelling Bee Monday…
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Hopkins Township Board adopts 2024-25 budget
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night adopted a 2024-25 fiscal year budget hovering around the half million dollar amount, Revenues are expected to be $435,760, expenditures $530,052 and the fund…
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Deputy Rairigh earns life saving award in ceremony
Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Rairigh recieved a Life Saving Award in a recent ceremony at the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Rairigh was dispatched to a residence in Wayland Township…
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K of C ‘Tootsie Roll’ drive to be held March 22, 23 and 24
The families of the Shower of Roses Knights of Columbus Council in Hilliards will be participating in the 49th annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise money for the mentally impaired.…
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Two Martin hoops players named to all-SAC first team
Avery Jager Makala Goddard Makala Goddard and Avery Jager have been named to the first unit of the Southwest Athletic Conference Central Division all-conference basketball team. Goddard was the Lady…
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Here’s 3 more Homemakers ‘Sweet Treat’ suggestions
Dessert First! Here’s a few more sweet treat recipes from "A Taste of America Extension Homemakers" of Allegan County Cookbook 1976. The word “dessert” comes from the French restaurant dessirvers…