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

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 8, 1997 North Dorr Catholic School Joel Moore of Dorr won the U.S. Open Division, beating 17 other drivers in the bicycle moto-cross (BMX) nationals competition in Louisville. The Reith-Riley construction...
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Wayland was represented in walk on the ‘Mighty Mac’

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Among the many participants in the annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk were Coralie Ritz Miller (lower right) and kin, who arose bright and early Monday to join the traditional media event. The walk on the Mighty Mac customarily includes the Michigan governor, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov....
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Dorr today. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 1, 1997 Becky Dyer of Wayland was the winner of the Penasee Globe’s $200 grand prize drawing and was shown sharing the booty with daughter Danielle, 3. The...
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Moline to celebrate its 150th anniversary Sept. 17-18

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The community of Moline will celebrate its sesquicentennial all day Saturday, Sept. 17, near what was formerly regarded as its downtown. Moline’s business district no longer exists, but it once was home to the Moline State Bank, Dave’s Variety Store, a post office and Moline Locker. Over the years, most...
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Hopkins’ own ‘fly girl’ to take U.S. Air Force training

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Recent Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman next month will leave for U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas. The daughter of John and Renee Murphy Velderman, she already has earned her pilot’s license while in high school. The cover photo shows her (at left) with a friend and passenger...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan Country

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 25, 1997 Developer Bob Wagner agreed to combine two lots into one in a subdivision project that cleared the way for a 50-home addition to the Sunnyview Estates. Motorist Barb Miedema...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1997 Monterey Township resident Joan Riksen reported she had been struck by lightning and lived to tell about it. Allegan County officials are establishing a job description for a Geographical...
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2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10

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The second annual Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest will be held over two days, Sept. 9 and 10, at Calkins Field, just north of Wayland on Division Avenue in Leighton Township. The first Balloonfest took place a year ago at the old airport and it was hailed as an amazing success,...
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WHS grad is giving away print by WHS grad artist

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Patricia Wisniewski, a 1967 Wayland High School graduate, is giving away a limited edition print of "It Is Finished" by artist Steve Clack, a 1965 WHS grad,. It is double matted and framed and cost $274 in 2006. "We are downsizing, but I can't bring myself to donate it to...
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Moline plans to celebrate its 150th birthday Sept. 17

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Downtown Moline in the late 19th century The community of Moline will celebrate its sesquicentennial all day Saturday, Sept. 17, near what was formerly regarded as its downtown. Moline’s business district no longer exists, but it once was home to the Moline State Bank, Dave’s Variety Store, a post office...
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