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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. 11, 1997 New asphalt has arrived for application on North Main Street in Wayland, where repairs are planned soon. Three families on Radstock Drive in Dorr Township insist there are flooding...
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Clippers’ marching band making fall preparations

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The Martin High School marching band, just like all others in Michigan, this week has been practicing on the football field, getting ready for the fall season. The Clipper ensemble, under the direction of Noah Miller, will begin the season Friday evening, Aug. 26, when Martin entertains Mendon.
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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. 4, 1997 The Globe published a front page photo of Dorr firefighters carrying wounded warrior Bill Fifelski Jr. after he fell through the floor at a burning house and was rendered...
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WHS exchange student from Ukraine in Germany

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Olya Schenky with her diploma in 1996. Wayland High School graduate Olya Schenky, foreign exchange student from the Ukraine, has settled in Germany, where she finally received approval for residency after having to flee her native land because of the invasion of Russia last March. Her remaining family members finally...
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Wayland Police Dept. has 2nd annual block party

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The second annual Wayland City Police Block Party in the Park was held Tuesday afternoon and early evening. A surprise guest was Kaitlyn Sills. shown above in front of the members of the department. Sills, who now lives in Ohio, still keeps in contact with with WPD. She was chosen...
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Wayland Union marching band preparing for season

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The Wayland Union High School marching band was out in full force Monday at Ron Stehouwer Stadium to begin work on their programs for this fall's season. The Wildcats, under the direction of Kelly Tlley Smith, will feature creepy "Decomposers," such as Johann Sebastian Bach, with the promise of the...
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New 412 Distillery location to offer cornhole tourneys

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412 Distillery has announced that starting in September, the 412 Cornhole Tournaments will commence, including blind draws and many more unique tournament formats. Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own partners. The 412 facility, located next to the VFW on South Main Street after moving from downtown, also will offer...
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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 — July 28, 1997 Residents of Apollo Drive in Wayland are complaining about sewer backup in their basements. Officials say the city is not responsible for the problem, but promise to offer help....
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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 — July 21, 1997 The Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis is very close to earning federal recognition that will allow the group to win certain privileges as Native Americans. When asked if this...
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Mini-Park mural nearly finished in local festival

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The Wayland Mainstreet 2022 Mural Project at the Mini Park downtown, on the west wall of McDuff's, was nearly completed during the festival over the weekend. Organizers said more than 60 community volunteers helped with the project. Anita Buckowing, a spokeswoman, said finishing touches for the mural should be done...
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