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Local senior citizens’ Christmas luncheon held at VFW

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…

Editor December 4, 2019

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Steeby Elementary teacher wins voucher to book shop

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…

Editor December 2, 2019

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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 — Nov. 30, 1994 Martha Thomas, 83, of Wyoming, was struck by a…

Editor November 27, 2019

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 23, 1994 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted 8-1 to…

Editor November 20, 2019

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 16, 1994 As Director Barb Kaarlie pleaded, “We can’t let it…

Editor November 13, 2019

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Pet Klips owner shows AKC champion in Kalamazoo event

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,…

Editor November 11, 2019

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Book drop installed at Rabbit River Trail park by Boy Scouts

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…

Editor November 10, 2019

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

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…

Editor November 8, 2019

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

(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…

Editor November 6, 2019

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Martin Fire Chief Earl Wykstra honored at retirement party

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…

Editor November 5, 2019