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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

February 1, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from 50 years ago. 25 Years Ago— Feb. 2, 1998 Tom Cutler, a 20-year Marion High School principal and former coach...

Most Gun Lake Winterfest events are Saturday, Feb. 18

January 30, 2023

Preparations are being made for the annual Gun Lake Winterfest, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, with most events taking place at the Gun Lake Park at 124th Avenue and Marsh Road. There is a variety of events planned for the whole day, and already there have been several...

Wayland bids fond farewell to its longest serving mayor

January 29, 2023

Local residents and officials Sunday afternoon popped into the Wayland VFW to wish retiring Mayor Tim Bala well after he concluded 14 years of service as the city's chief executive. Bala was elected in 2008 and served seven, two-year terms, making him longest serving mayor since Wayland became a city...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 25, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Michigan Railway Company began service on its 50-mile interurban line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in 1915. The line was powered by an electric third rail system that had a daily flyer, which was a...

Successful fund-raiser yields WAEMS equipment

January 25, 2023

Wayland Area Emergency Medical Services (WAEMS) started a T-shirt/sweat shirt fund-raiser for a new 15 lead monitor/defibrillator. A few local businesses heard about it and made donations and more businesses joined in the effort. Finally, enough money (more than $30,000.00) was raised to purchase a new Lifepak 15 monitor/defibrillator. Pictured are Jacob Griffin...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 18, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The site of the Springdale Cheese Factory in Hopkins more than 60 years ago. The cover photo is of the same location today. 25 Years Ago— Jan. 19, 1998 Martin Fire & Rescue personnel battled a...

‘Leprecons’ launch St. Pat’s season in Lake Odessa

January 17, 2023

The Leprecons, led by Wayland's own JD Gonzales (center) kicked off the 2023 season last Sunday with an "Ides of January" performance in Lake Odessa. The Irish folk group has made a variety of appearances from as far away as the Detroit area and as close as Wayland and other...

Former Martin musician releases his debut album

January 13, 2023

Myron Elkins Martin High School graduate Myron Elkins' debut album, “Factories, Farms & Amphetamines,” has been released. The new album contains 10 songs, including one he wrote while and others were traveling down to Nashville to record this album with Dave Cobb, called “Nashville Money.” Elektra Records / Low Country...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 11, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago— Jan. 12, 1998 Professional Code Inspections will take over building inspection chores after action by the Leighton Township Board. Missy...

Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties

January 11, 2023

Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton - AAESA President; Kathy Koenig VanGoeye - Plainwell EA Co-President, Nina Fontana - Wayland Union VP and Council Secretary; Erin...

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