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Martin ‘Hygiene for Humanity’ drive fills local food pantry

by Austin Marsman The Martin High School National Honor Society sponsored a "Hygiene for Humanity" drive last week to benefit the Martin United Methodist Church food bank. Students were encouraged…

Editor March 29, 2018

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

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 31, 1993 The deadline for filing petitions to run for offices on…

Editor March 28, 2018

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

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 24, 1993 Highway A-42, aka 129th Avenue in Allegan County may get…

Editor March 21, 2018

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WHS juniors, seniors join ‘Court in School’ sessions

Wayland High School juniors and seniors Monday took part in a “Court in School” program at the Fine Arts Center. This program is designed to give students the experience of…

Editor March 20, 2018

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Scouting for Food drive produces 1,300 lbs. of items

Wayland Boy Scout Troop 97 held its annual Scouting For Food campaign at Harding's Grocery and then scouts delivered 1,300 pounds of non perishable items to the Wayland Christian Neighbors…

Editor March 20, 2018

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WHS students take part in ‘National Save a Life Tour’

All freshmen and sophomores at Wayland High School were invited to take part in a special program Monday about the dangers of distracted driving either from drunk driving or texting while…

Editor March 19, 2018

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Steeby Elementary students raising ‘Pennies for Patients’

Steeby Elementary School is holding a Pennies for Patients fund-raiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. One student in particular is Kaylin Shorter, daughter of Melissa DeGood and Ken…

Editor March 15, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — March 17, 1993 Some Martin Township residents are mulling over the possibility of recall or referendum in the wake of news the Township Planning Commission and…

Editor March 14, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said,…

Editor March 8, 2018

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WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…

Editor March 1, 2018