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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…

Editor May 10, 2023

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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…

Editor May 5, 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) Henika Public Library was constructed at 149 S. Main St. in 1899, so it's probably safe…

Editor May 3, 2023

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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…

Editor May 2, 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) The cover photo shows the A & P grocery store that existed on the east side…

Editor April 26, 2023

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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…

Editor April 19, 2023

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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.…

Editor April 19, 2023

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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