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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

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WHS grad’s daughter is co-star of upcoming Hallmark movie

Torrey DeVito, daughter of 1969 Wayland High School graduate Mary Torrey DeVito, is co-star of a Nov. 17 made for TV Hallmark channel movie, "Write Before Christmas." The holiday special…

Editor November 2, 2019

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Local trick-or-treaters to face Halloween weather challenges

In light of prospects for cold and snow for traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this evening, Russ Porteous and Deb Straub posted this on Facebook this morning. Martin Methodist Church offered a…

Editor October 31, 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. 2, 1994 Henika Library Director Lynn Mandaville and Hopkins Library Director…

Editor October 30, 2019

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First snow of the season arrives a day before Halloween

The first snow of the 2019-20 winter season arrived on Wednesday, Oct. 30, leaving the white stuff on top of these oak leaves in the back yard of Dawn Edwards,…

Editor October 30, 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 — Oct. 26, 1994 A Muskegon County judge has ruled that Allegan County…

Editor October 23, 2019

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Those who collect most sock pairs get cider and doughnuts

Wayland Union Middle School students collected 871 pairs of socks during their "Socktober Sock Drive." They will be donated to Ruthie's Closet at the United Church of Wayland. Andrea Schrieber's…

Editor October 22, 2019

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Two local observant amateur photogs capture the season

As the season of autumn takes control, two astute and capable amateur photographers have snapped pictures of our surroundings. Terri Haan Capenter (cover photo) captured the majestic sunset of last…

Editor October 22, 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 — Oct. 19, 1994 Yankee Springs Township voters will consider four ballot proposals…

Editor October 16, 2019