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Moline to celebrate its 150th anniversary Sept. 17-18

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…

Editor August 31, 2022

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Hopkins’ own ‘fly girl’ to take U.S. Air Force training

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…

Editor August 25, 2022

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

(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…

Editor August 24, 2022

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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) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1997 Monterey Township resident Joan Riksen reported she had been…

Editor August 17, 2022

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2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10

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.…

Editor August 14, 2022

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WHS grad is giving away print by WHS grad artist

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…

Editor August 13, 2022

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Moline plans to celebrate its 150th birthday Sept. 17

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…

Editor August 13, 2022

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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) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 11, 1997 New asphalt has arrived for application on North Main…

Editor August 10, 2022

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Clippers’ marching band making fall preparations

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,…

Editor August 3, 2022

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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) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 4, 1997 The Globe published a front page photo of Dorr…

Editor August 3, 2022