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Local libraries are hosts for solar eclipse viewing parties

August 21, 2017

by Austin Marsman The historic solar eclipse Monday afternoon had millions of people looking to the sky, including many area residents. JC Wheeler Library in Martin was host to more than 120 people to witness the significant solar event. Clouds were a concern for much of the afternoon. As two o’clock...

Mitten of Gun Lake distributes more than 400 free pizzas

August 20, 2017

Mitten Pizza last Wednesday distributed 422 free pizzas, celebrating one year of serving Gun Lake and surrounding communities. People eager to bring home a free pizza waited in a long line, some showing up 30 minutes before the event opened. General Manager Larry O’Neal said the event “was a great way to thank the...

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

August 16, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 19, 1992 Winter sledding fun in Hopkinsburg from nearly a century ago. The Allegan County Intermediate School District (ACISD) has purchased the Knights of Columbus Hall next to the Vo-Tech Center and...

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

August 9, 2017

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 12, 1992 Representatives from Cellar Door Inc., developers of a proposed amphitheater in Bradley, got an earful of opposition at a special workshop of the Wayland Township Planning Commission held at...

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

August 2, 2017

25 Years Ago — Aug. 5, 1992 The mobile home of Ken “KC” Clack and his family of five was destroyed by fire at the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park. The Wayland City Council decided to place a $1 million bond proposal on the November general election ballot to fund...

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

July 26, 2017

25 Years Ago — July 29, 1992 Barb Kaarlie, director of the Allegan Alliance, denies rumors that the organization will be disbanded soon. Formerly known as the Allegan County Promotional Alliance, it was formed in 1984 and perhaps its biggest accomplishment was securing a $750,000 federal community development block grant...

Children’s theater camp finishes with performance

July 19, 2017

Wayland Community Education's Master Arts Theater Camp for children held was held at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The program started last month and was completed with a special performance Friday, July 14. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

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

July 19, 2017

(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 22, 1992 Marcy McClellan of Allegan was crowned Miss Allegan County at the Scholarship Pageant at Wayland High School and Julie Martin of Martin was first runner-up. The Allegan County Road Commission,...

Summertime reading service is on the move in Martin

July 19, 2017

by Austin Marsman Martin Public Schools has teamed up with the JC Wheeler Library to provide a mobile library for children in the community. From early reading to chapter books, all readers will find something at their level and interests. Karen Andrews is what you might call a “mobile librarian.” She has been...

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

July 12, 2017

25 Years Ago — July 15, 1992 Donna Heath has been named new postmaster at Hopkins. She previously had been postmaster at Colon. Heath and her family live in Dorr and she succeeds the retiring Alice Brenner. The Waterfront Deerfield development addition to Sandy Pines was celebrated in a ceremony....

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