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

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25 Years Ago — Aug. 5, 1996 Martin Mansion. Animal welfare advocates argue the Allegan County Animal Shelter has needlessly killed dogs and cats during a parvo virus outbreak. Shelter officials claim they are trying to protect the public’s safety. Dennis Reno, age 53, son of longtime mayor Phill Reno,...
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Wayland Police Dept. Block Party lures City Park crowd

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The Wayland City Police Department's Block Party Tuesday afternoon and evening gave local children, teens and citizens a chance to meet and get to know local officers a little bit. Of course, the events included sports challenges that featured members of the Wayland High School football and girls' basketball teams....
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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— With special thanks to faithful typist Coleen W. Young. (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 20, 1996 State Rep. Paul Hillegonds surprised his GOP Colleagues by endorsing a candidate for the GOP primary  to succeed him...
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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 22, 1996 The Wayland High School varsity baseball team, 1905. Wayland City and Township officials are finding disagreement in the arrangements for trading fire services for Elmwood Cemetery use. And now...
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‘Dog author’ to be guest Monday at Hopkins Library

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Author D.M Greenwald will be guest presenter at the Hopkins District Library at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. Greenwald, author of several titles, but he will speak specifically about the Jenny Dog and the Son of Light series, a grouping of books ideal for teens, young adults and adults of...
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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 15, 1996 Fred and Effie Greenawalt Sidewalk improvements in the Village of Hopkins promise to provide better walking conditions for local residents and visitors. Calling efforts to stop development and water...
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Service will be Saturday for Mark Funk, 54, of Burnips

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Mark Funk, age 54 of Burnips, died Saturday, July 10. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shelley Funk; children Alicia (Cesar) Juarez-Cano; mother, Lavonne Funk; grandchildren Ariana, Elias, Isaac, and Charlotte; many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leo Funk. Mark...
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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 8, 1996 A Mr. Ward and his dog, Trixie, in 1948. Evidence shows that the Little Rabbit River and Kalamazoo River carry examples of our excesses and seeds of hope downstream....
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Celebrating the 4th makes a triumphant return locally

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The Dorr and Hopkins Fourth of July celebrations over the weekend made a triumphant return to the local scene after suffering through inactivity in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopkins had its Independence Day activities all on Sunday, July 4. At left is the crew of the Hopkins Area...
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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 1, 1996 Entertainment at the Moline Centennial celebration in 1972. Popular and controversial Indian-owned casinos seem to be popping up all over the Midwest, and the greater Wayland area may be...
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