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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 1905 Wayland High School baseball team and coach. 25 Years Ago— May 11, 1998 Two…
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Eagle Scout makes benches for E. Elmwood Cemetery
COVER PHOTO: Nick Erlanger and Elmwood Cemetery Supervisor Micah Kuhtic. Wayland High School senior Nick Erlanger, an Eagle Scout with Hopkins Troop #0096, made four benches for East Elmwood…
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Mock disaster drill put together in Martin Village
Area fire departments and other public safety personnel Friday were in Martin to stage a "mock disaster" program that included students and staff from Martin schools. They were simulating a…
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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) Henika Public Library was constructed at 149 S. Main St. in 1899, so it's probably safe…
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Wayland woman captures 1st, 2nd at figure contest
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…
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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 cover photo shows the A & P grocery store that existed on the east side…
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Long-haired icon Anthony Winters loses lengthy locks
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…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
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.…
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It’s a belated April Fool’s Day in Michigan weather
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…
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Woman at Dorr branch wins Huntington award
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…