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Each Wayland school board member receives a book

January is School Board Recognition Month, and to honor Wayland school board members, a book was presented to each of them during the board meeting Monday, Jan. 22. These dedicated…

Editor January 24, 2024

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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) The Wayland High School freshman team, 1985-86, coached by Rick Morse 25 Years Ago — Jan.…

Editor January 18, 2024

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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) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 11, 1999 Two snowmobilers survived an icy plunge into Gun Lake.…

Editor January 11, 2024

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Winter storm part deux plays havoc on area again

Not all of the images of the first wither storm this year were gloom and doom. Photo courtesy of Kathy Hamman Miller. The arrival of the first snow of the…

Editor January 10, 2024

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The winner of Gun Lake Winterfest logo contest is…

Gun Lake Winterfest 2024 logo winner is Haiden Otis from Wayland Middle School. The logo design contest is open every year to students. This year's Gun Lake Winterfest is scheduled…

Editor January 6, 2024

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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) Martin High School Class of 1924 25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1999 The Globe published…

Editor January 3, 2024

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Former Townbroadcast columnist writing own blog

Former Townbroadcast columnist Denise Merlau ("Everyday Joys") is getting back into the business of writing. The former Denise Dykstra stepped aside a couple of years ago and became the Martin…

Editor January 1, 2024

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Local ‘Between the Buns’ competition starts today

The Wayland Main Street program has launched a "Between the Buns" competition among restaurants in Wayland, Gun Lake, Dorr, Hopkins, Green Lake and Hilliards eateries to determine local customers' favorite…

Editor January 1, 2024

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That was the year that was 2023 in NE Allegan County

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is a historical review and analysis of the now dearly departing year 2023. The Clippers celebrate one of their many…

Editor December 30, 2023

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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) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1998 It being the week between the Christmas and New…

Editor December 27, 2023