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Wayland woman captures 1st, 2nd at figure contest

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Sarah Kamyszek Sarah Kamyszek Haynes of Wayland last month took part in her first figure competition in Midland and took first place in figure masters (40 years and older) and second place in the figure open division. She has worked at Fusion Fitness 24/7 in Wayland for the last five...
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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) The cover photo shows the A & P grocery store that existed on the east side of South Main downtown, next to the Wayland State Bank. This is the same area today, as photographed by Kathy...
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Long-haired icon Anthony Winters loses lengthy locks

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Well, it finally happened. After going three years without a haircut, Anthony Winters of 4 One 2 Distillery and co-chairman of the Wayland Balloonfest, shrugged off his locks and "was able to donate so much hair it's not even funny... I left a little, and I was going to cut...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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The inside of the Dorr Township Library today, including Library Director Jeff Babbitt (center). The cover photo showed the old township hall where the basement housed the first Dorr library. Today, it's the home of the Then & Now Historical Library. (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now...
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It’s a belated April Fool’s Day in Michigan weather

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Michigan showed its classic colors between Saturday and Monday, proving the old saying, "If you don't like the weather in Michigan just wait a little while. After experiencing 80-degree temperatures and opening windows in the houses, residents were treated to snow and temps in the 30s less than 48 hours...
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Woman at Dorr branch wins Huntington award

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Kerry Genther received the semi-annual award for being an outstanding bank teller with the best customer service for the Dorr branch of Huntington Bank. She was awarded for the annual award as well! She had nominated by someone high up within Huntington's corporate structure.
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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— April 13, 1998 Authorities believe a distraught husband set fire to his house in Dorr and killed himself after a fight with his wife. The body of Carl Scharf was discovered inside the...
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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— April 6, 1998 Doug Adamczyk, unelected mayor of the unincorporated community of Hilliards, observed his 50th birthday with a sort of “unparade.” Resurfacing work on U.S.-131 south of Martin has begun on both...
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‘The Leprecons’ to perform at Motor City Irish Fest

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"The Leprecons," a West Michigan Irish musical group featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland, will make debut in the Motor City Irish Festival Saturday, June 10, in Detroit. The public relations announcent said, "The Leprecons, are a fierce Irish band from Grand Rapids with a passion for singing and enjoying a...
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Wayland Theatriks’ next show ‘Disney Descendants’

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