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Dorr Twp. Library plans program on ‘Poor Farms’
Adam Oster Adam Oster from the Library of Michigan will talk about the early history of Michigan Poorhouses or "Poor Farms" and their attempts to care for the poor, elderly…
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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— March 23, 1998 Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco has pleaded for more money…
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Hopkins Board member Jeff Gilder marks 20 years
Jeff Gilder, with current Board President Karen Ryan The Hopkins Board of Education Monday night honored Jeff Gilder for his 20 years of service on the local school board. Gilder,…
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United Bank’s Robin Beckwith wins 2 awards
Robin Beckwith Robin Coffman Beckwith, manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank of Michigan, has been selected as employee of the year for United Bank. She also recently was named…
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It’s a rather snowy, blustery day in West Michigan
Once again, Michigan seems to be still trying to make up its mind whether it is spring or still winter. It was just two days before the official calendar designation…
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Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge
Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000…
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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— March 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but…
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MASB honors 2 Wayland School Board members
Becky Hohnke Dan Cassini Two Wayland Board of Education members earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards last year for their efforts to improve their leadership skills, demonstrating…
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Hopkins School Board VP earns 2 MASB awards
Jessica Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Jessica Johnnston has earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for her efforts to improve her leadership…
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‘Pride N Joy dog grooming service to open in Dorr
Nicole Pitsch will open and operate her Pride N Joy dog grooming business in Dorr starting Monday, April 3. Pitsch, who also will be head groomer, said, "Ever since I…