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

November 29, 2017

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 2, 1992 The Congregational Church on West Superior Street had a "reopening" 100 years ago. Cheryl Ann Jones, 25, of Hickory Corners, was arrested on an open murder charge in connection...

Allegan County Sheriff’s K-9 Lajki to get body armor

November 27, 2017

K-9 Team Deputy Mike Martin and Lajki Allegan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Lajki will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. Lajki’s vest is sponsored anonymously and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided...

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

November 22, 2017

25 Years Ago — Nov. 25, 1992 Lt. Stephen DeBoer, commander of the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police, sent a letter to the editor reporting the success of the MSP’s Travel Advisory Network relaying road conditions to motorists during the winter. Kathy Stebbins of Dorr penned a letter...

Dorr Elementary has cup stacking for a good cause

November 20, 2017

Dorr Elementary held a Cup Stacking for Coins event earlier this month. The school was part of a world-wide cup stacking event for the Guinness World Book of Records to help break the record for the most cup stackers stacking in one day (last year it was more than 635,000)....

Martin Lions announce local Peace Poster Contest winner

November 18, 2017

by Austin Marsman Seventh-grader Samantha Stone won the Martin junior high Lions Club Peace Poster Contest with her original entry featuring an array of flags combined to form the peace symbol. For the 30th annual contest, middle school-aged participants from around the world were challenged to create a poster based on the theme...

Former WHS Principal Jack Deming in Holton Hall of Fame

November 15, 2017

Jack Deming in younger days at Holton. Former Wayland High School Principal and coach Jack Deming has been inducted into the Holton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Deming served as a teacher, coach and administrator at Holton High School from 1971 to 1979 and served as principal at Wayland...

WHS debate team enjoying huge success this fall season

November 15, 2017

The Wayland High School debate team (front row, from left) Jamie Murray (10th grade), Eli Merren (9th), Madelyn Probst (9th), Andrea Ivers (varsity,11th), Jacob Fredricks (10th), Lauren Shroll (12th), Makaila Huffman (varsity captain, 12th), (back row) Evan Cater (12th),Trinity Holst (10th), Samantha VerStrate (9th), Samantha Rahm (varsity, 10th), Maximillian Winkler (12th), Brandon Thornburg...

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

November 15, 2017

25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1992 Joe Miller is spearheading a campaign for the Wayland Fire Department to purchase a fire safety house for children to learn what being in a house on fire is really like. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has adopted a $14.9 million budget...

Pine Street Elementary K-Kids help out the homeless

November 10, 2017

The K-KIDS from Pine Street Elementary collected 1,463 pairs of socks in October for people in need. Nine of the members from the group hand delivered the items Thursday to Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids. Students were invited in to the ministry and were given a small tour to learn about how their...

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

November 8, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1992 Wayland and Holland are regarded as the top destinations for gypsy moths in Allegan County, according to the Cooperative Extension Service Task Force. Four traps are in operation in the City...

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