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WHS teacher’s wife’s book being sold in 2 area stores

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Jeanne Gunderson, wife of Wayland High School art teacher Scott Gunderson, has received word that Schuler's and Books and Mortar in Grand Rapids have both agreed to sell her recently completed children's book, "Dream World." "I was excited and nervous to drop off copies today," she commented on Facebook. "Stay...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 13, 1998 Dorr Township firefighters rescued a 14-year-old, Patrick Morefield, who was buried in sand for more than 20 minutes. Firefighter Billy Fifelski Jr. acknowledged that when department members arrived at...
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WHS senior wins award to attend Blue Lake Camp

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Wayland High School senior Nicholas Ward has earned a 2023 Sue Drummond Scholarship! from the Thornapple Arts Council. An aspiring vocalist and choir director, Ward the scholarship in the amount of $1,275 this spring. This has enabled him to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. The Drummond Scholarship...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 6, 1998 Schools in Allegan County are making a collaborative effort to reduce student violence. Leading the efforts are Allegan County Intermediate District President James Pavelka and Lt. Rick Cain of...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 29, 1998 Allegan County has endorsed the plan for the Leighton-Dorr Township sewer project that will cost $5.83 million. Former Drain Commissioner Lynn Fleming said, “We’re approaching the limits of the...
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‘Carp Fest’ beats the heat in downtown Hopkins return

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The Carp Fest returned to downtown Hopkins Saturday, featuring partying in the street, a pig roast, roasted chickens, other food items, adult beverages indoors and outdoors, Jill Jones doing patch sewing and leather repairs, the "Running of the Carp" and other fun. It was a bit hot and humid, with...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins Library now located at 142 East Main St.in Hopkins, started out being sponsored by the Hopkins Ladies Literary Club and was located in various buildings in the village, which included the township hall. A meeting was then held to organize a campaign to promote a free...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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COVER PHOTO: The Red & White Store was located on the west side of South Main Street in Wayland. This was the first name brand store to sell grocery merchandise, food products, beverages, along with household supplies. (Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown...
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Bygone Days publication delayed by Word Press glitch

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This week's "Bygone Days" column is being delayed because the Word Press program says "Publishing failed. Not a valid JSON response." Webmeister Zack Wright has indicated he is on it.
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Wayland celebrates annual Summerfest a little early

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The community of Wayland this weekend has been celebrating its annual Summerfest a little earlier than usual. The festival included lots of food and booths with wares for sale, a lot of musical guests performing on stages, fun and frolicking at the City Park (including the ever-popular splash pad) and...
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