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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…

Editor April 17, 2023

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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…

Editor April 13, 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— April 13, 1998 Authorities believe a distraught husband set fire to his house…

Editor April 12, 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— April 6, 1998 Doug Adamczyk, unelected mayor of the unincorporated community of Hilliards,…

Editor April 7, 2023

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‘The Leprecons’ to perform at Motor City Irish Fest

"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…

Editor April 7, 2023

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Wayland Theatriks’ next show ‘Disney Descendants’

Editor April 4, 2023

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Intrusion of a hailstorm was brief, but violent

It was perhaps the most unusual weather event in Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr, Moline and Martin in a very long time around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. A brief, but violent hailstorm…

Editor April 4, 2023

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Hopkins 8th-grader silver medalist in art competition

Hopkins Middle School eighth-grader Lylah Janowski earned a silver medal in the 2023 National Scholastic Art Competition. The honor demonstrates her art ranks among the best for teens in the…

Editor April 1, 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) This appears to be a photo from downtown Wayland in the 1950s. 25 Years Ago— March…

Editor March 29, 2023

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Pesky, persistent winter season just won’t go away

The persistent winter season that just won't go away continues to plague the West Michigan area. After a couple of balmy springlike sunshiny days Monday and Tuesday, the white stuff…

Editor March 29, 2023