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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 — July 5, 1993 The Penasee Globe published its “We Live Here” edition…
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Hopkins, Dorr able to beat the heat in July 4 parades
It was one of the hottest Fourth of July celebrations in memory for Dorr and Hopkins Wednesday, but that didn't deter a good number of people from turning out in…
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Wayland’s sequicentennial festival will be July 20-21
The 150th anniversary of Wayland as a municipality will be featured in the annual Main Street summer celebration downtown later this month. Wayland was incorporated as a village in 1868…
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Martin trio gets Outstanding People for Education honor
by Austin Marsman Three Martin Public School employees were honored with the Outstanding People for Education Award, according to the Superintendent's Office. Elementary Librarian Kelly Jager, along with fourth grade…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — June 30, 1993 Hillcrest Mall in Dorr, which hasn’t been fully tenanted since it opened in 1986, is getting a name change to the Country Market…
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Dorr to celebrate Fourth of July holiday over 5 days
The Dorr community is bracing for a a five-day celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, with events planned every day from Saturday, June 30, to Wednesday, July 4, and…
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Hopkins to be treated to casino fireworks display July 4
The Fourth of July fireworks display at dusk that Wednesday in Hopkins will be a special one this year. The Gun Lake Casino, unable to have its annual display this…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & How Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 23, 1993 The Apple Core Lounge and Wayland Township appear to…
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Master Theatre Arts summer camps are next month
A Master Theatre Arts series of summer camps will be offered next month at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The camps include: • Exploring Theatre — for children…
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Hopkins High School’s alumni group is in transition
The Hopkins High Alumni Association is in transition as far as leadership, but many members still haven't gotten over a transition that occurred 55 years ago. Alums gather once again…