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Local senior citizens’ Christmas luncheon held at VFW

December 4, 2019

The annual Christmas luncheon and program for local senior citizens was held at the Wayland VFW Hall on South Main Street Wednesday afternoon. It was coordinated again by Penny Salisbury, who provides services as overseer of other luncheons and trips for the group.

Steeby Elementary teacher wins voucher to book shop

December 2, 2019

Danielle Purlee Danielle Purlee, a third grade teacher at Steeby Elementary, is one of 18 teachers who has earned a $500 voucher from Grand Valley State University to shop for books at a buy one, get one sale today at the Scholastic Warehouse in Caledonia. The grant money comes from...

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

November 27, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 30, 1994 High school shop class from days long ago. Martha Thomas, 83, of Wyoming, was struck by a hunter’s stray bullet in a freak accident while visiting her brother at...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

November 20, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 23, 1994 Some World War I doughboys from Allegan County. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted 8-1 to lend the Alliance up to $10,000 as an advance to its annual...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

November 13, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 16, 1994 The graduating class of 1906 from Hopkins Station High School. Education started in Hopkins when a meeting was held at the house of Erastus Congdon Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1844,...

Pet Klips owner shows AKC champion in Kalamazoo event

November 11, 2019

Tonda Genther, owner of Pet Klips on West Superior Street in Wayland, showed the the best of winners and best opposite sex entry last weekend at the Kalamazoo Civic Center, making him an AKC champion. She posted on Facebook, "Huge thanks to all his judges this long week for finding...

Book drop installed at Rabbit River Trail park by Boy Scouts

November 10, 2019

Members of Wayland Boy Scout Troop No. 97 Sunday afternoon installed a mini-book drop at the Rabbit River Trail Park. The project was headed up by Eagle Scout hopeful Nathan Ward (right), who also is serving as Wayland High School student representative for the Wayland City Council.

Wayland Theatriks to present ‘Radium Girls’ Nov. 22-24 at FAC

November 8, 2019

Wayland Theatriks will present "Radium Girls," at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. The drama, written by D.W. Gregory, will be held at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students and...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

November 6, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 9, 1994 Allegan County grant writer Brian Dilworth, who resigned his job with the Alliance, has been accused of writing two bogus grants, one of $212,000 and another for $153,000. The...

Martin Fire Chief Earl Wykstra honored at retirement party

November 5, 2019

Members of Martin Fire & Rescue Tuesday evening welcomed neighboring departments and families to celebrate the retirement of Chief Earl Wykstra. He has served Martin Township for 50 years, with the last five years as chief.

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