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Dorr Township’s 4th celebration will be July 3-7

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The annual Dorr Fourth of July celebration again will spread out over several days next month, with most events taking place at the Township Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown. The carnival will open up shop at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the park and will continue through Saturday evening,...
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Leprecons perform at Irish City Festival in Detroit

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The Leprecons, featuring Wayland's own JD Gonzales (second from right), had their most recent concert appearance this past weekend at the Motor City Irish Festival in Detroit. Despite the calendar showing it's past St. Patrick's Day, the group has found plenty of venues to strut their musical stuff.
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 21, 1999 Globe sports writer and photographer Scott Sullivan captured Wayland High School varsity softball pitcher Amber Willison throwing in the quarterfinal contest between the Wildcats and the state’s No. 1-ranked...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 14, 1999 Wayland Township Planning Commission Chairman Jim Rybicki made comments very critical of Township Supervisor Jose Blanco for delays in making appointments to boards and commissions. The Globe published a...
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Robinson Dental raises $2,383 for Wayland Schools

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Robinson Dental Care recently conducted a "Charity of the Month" fund-raiser, resulting in a donation of 2,383 to the Wayland Union School District. A spokesperson for the schools said, "We are grateful to be surrounded by such a supportive community!"
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Wayland Summerfest has to overcome 2 challenges

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The Wayland Summerfest 2024 faced a couple of challenges Saturday, but seemed to come through them just fine. One challenge was that it was being the same day as the ever-popular Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts. The other arrived in early evening with a rain shower that caused the...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A political rally in Martin for Republican Party presidential nominee William McKinley in 1900 25 Years Ago — June 7, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of City Clerk Cheri Lutz and City Manager...
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Leighton Twp. firefighters honor 60-year member

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The Leighton Township Fire Department honored longtime firefighter Roger Miedema Sunday for his 60 years of service to the township. Pictured on the cover photo are Roger and his wife, Faith. Shown above with Miedema are Leighton Township firefighters and officers.
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Two Martin schools employees honored at retirement

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Two Martin Public Schools retirees at the end of the 2023-24 academic year were honored at staff this past week. Presented with a cake and best wishes from staff members were Karen Andrews and Julie Boyle for all their years of service to the students, staff and Martin Community.
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 31, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of seven adult education graduates, including husband and wife James and LeeAnne Smith. The third suspect in the recent spate of phony...
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