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

25 Years Ago — April 8, 1992 Gov. John Engler’s proposed deep cuts in state government spending on adult education programs will cause drastic reductions in services offered by the…

Editor April 5, 2017

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Child heart patient marks 1st anniversary of surgery

Kinsley Zondervan, daughter of Wayland School Board member Pete and Wayland elementary teacher Kristiana Kay Zondervan, celebrated the first anniversary of her second delicate heart surgery Tuesday. Her mother posted,…

Editor April 4, 2017

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Hopkins FFA joins effort to help Western U.S. farmers

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA have gotten involved to help with the wildfire relief efforts from the devastating wildfires that have occurred in the Western United States.…

Editor April 3, 2017

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Ethel Visser beginning 43rd year on Dorr Township ZBA

There aren’t many who can claim to have served in local public office for more than 40 years. Leighton Township Clerk Lydia Frey was famous for her longevity, as are…

Editor April 1, 2017

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Rabbit River Park cleanup latest NHS students’ project

Wayland High School's National Honor Society students rolled up their sleeves this week at the Rabbit River Trail park in Wayland to spruce things up after a long winter. Students…

Editor March 29, 2017

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

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 1, 1992 The Allegan County Promotional Alliance and Economic Development Commission have…

Editor March 29, 2017

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WHS robotics team makes quarterfinals at Mason

The Wayland High School robotics team, No. 6090, was selected to play in the finals of last weekend's competition in Mason, The local group made it as far as the…

Editor March 28, 2017

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

25 Years Ago — March 25, 1992 Wayland City Police issued 36 parking citations to fans attending the Class B regional championship basketball game on a Wednesday evening at the…

Editor March 22, 2017

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Martin Odyssey team qualifies for World Finals in 2 events

The Martin High School Odyssey of the Mind team captured a first place in solving one problem and second in another at the state Division 3 competition this past weekend.…

Editor March 19, 2017

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Hermenitt honored for 40 years coaching girls’ hoops

Wayland Middle School eighth-grade girls' basketball coach Don Hermenitt recently was honored for coaching the sport for 40 years. Hermenitt began his career guiding girls on the court in 1976…

Editor March 17, 2017