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Celebrating the 4th makes a triumphant return locally

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.…

Editor July 4, 2021

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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 — July 1, 1996 Popular and controversial Indian-owned casinos seem to be popping…

Editor June 30, 2021

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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 — June 26, 1996 The Penasee Globe is being combined with the free…

Editor June 23, 2021

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Hopkins FFA annual tractor parade comes to Wayland

The Hopkins chapter of the FFA Saturday morning put together its annual tractor parade. After gathering at Hopkins School on Clark Street in Hopkins, undeterred by the morning rain, the…

Editor June 19, 2021

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WHS alum to compete in Tokyo goalball Paralympics

Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren will represent the U.S.A. in goalball at the Tokyo Paralympics in August. Merren will be one of 12 athletes to represent the United United…

Editor June 18, 2021

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Hopkins students switch to summer school sessions

With perhaps one of the most unusual academic year now completed, Hopkins Public Schools last week began summer school sessions, both indoors (at left) and outdoors. Included in the offerings…

Editor June 18, 2021

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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 — June 19, 1996 The first half-mile stretch of a safe pathway for…

Editor June 16, 2021

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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 — June 12, 1996 Wayland City and Township officials are trying to come…

Editor June 9, 2021

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Wayland High School grad earns her master’s degree

Wayland High School graduate Hannah Wykoski recently completed her internship at Loyola Medical Center in the burn unit. She graduated with her master's degree in social work. The daughter of Mr.…

Editor June 5, 2021

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Two teachers win 2020 and 2021 Kathy Brenner awards

Wayland Union Schools teachers Ace Hulbert and Katrina Brown have been named 2020 and 2021 recipients, respectively, of the Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Hulbert is a teacher at Wayland…

Editor June 4, 2021