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Watson learns family head, not girl, buried roadside

New information reveals that the supposed nearly 120-year-old roadside grave in Watson Township actually contains the body of the former property owner rather than an infant girl. The tragic and…

Editor June 8, 2018

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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 — June 9, 1993 The Apple Core Lounge at the Orchard Hills Golf…

Editor June 6, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — June 2, 1993 The sale of the former Kessler’s building at 809 S. Main St. to Technical Systems Inc. (TSI) has been finalized, and Allegan County…

Editor May 30, 2018

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CCA seniors have their own little graduation ceremony

Career Connections Academy celebrated the accomplishments of their seniors in a small ceremony May 17. Students created displays featuring their skills and future aspirations for parents and community members. Similar…

Editor May 24, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — May 26, 1993 The Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission turned down a rezoning request from Al Conklin, who wanted to build a 40-unit housing development off…

Editor May 23, 2018

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WHS grad pursues passion, patent to stop predators

Terry Parks, a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School, is seeking a patent on his technological invention that is personal for him and practical for modern society. Parks, a former…

Editor May 22, 2018

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Hopkins El students put together putt-putt courses

The first grade students at Hopkins Elementary recently created an 18-hole putt-putt course. The students worked through designing, engineering and modifying their courses, all while working together cooperatively. Each class…

Editor May 18, 2018

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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 — May 19, 1993 Baccalaureate services no longer can be sponsored by…

Editor May 16, 2018

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Wayland special education students enjoy graduation

The Wayland High School special education graduation was held Tuesday evening, May 15. Students, staff and two representatives from the Wayland Education Foundation attended. A foundation spokesperson commented, "It was…

Editor May 16, 2018

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WHS Class of ’18 summa cum laude honors announced

Wayland Union Schools has announced the Class of 2018 graduating seniors who have earned cumulative grade point averages of 4.0 of higher, thereby earning summa cum laude academic honors. The…

Editor May 14, 2018