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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) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from…
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Most Gun Lake Winterfest events are Saturday, Feb. 18
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…
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Wayland bids fond farewell to its longest serving mayor
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.…
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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 Michigan Railway Company began service on its 50-mile interurban line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo…
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Successful fund-raiser yields WAEMS equipment
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…
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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 site of the Springdale Cheese Factory in Hopkins more than 60 years ago. The cover…
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‘Leprecons’ launch St. Pat’s season in Lake Odessa
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…
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Former Martin musician releases his debut album
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…
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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) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago—…
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Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties
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…