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Local Trio continues to impress as Triple Barrel Band

by Austin Marsman Brothers Cameron and Jacob Conley, along with Clayton Brenner, started playing music together a few years ago after a rained-out bonfire forced them inside. A casual jam…

Editor October 29, 2017

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Dorr principal, staff sleep on elementary school roof

Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak and Dorr staff members Caleb Campbell, Chris TerVree and Aaron VanHouten slept on the roof of Dorr Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 26. Zaschak challenged his…

Editor October 27, 2017

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

25 Years Ago — Oct. 28, 1992 Wayland residents will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a $1 million bond issue to enable the city to upgrade its water needs,…

Editor October 25, 2017

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No matter that it rained on Wildcats’ cross-country parade

The rain Monday in Wayland and all of West Michigan was relentless and plentiful. After setting records for being dry in September, this one super soaker more than made up…

Editor October 23, 2017

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

(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 21, 1992 Yankee Springs Township’s first and only bed and breakfast may…

Editor October 18, 2017

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Wayland Schools’ FIRST robotics programs increase

The FIRST® Robotics programs at Wayland Union Schools are building momentum. After starting the high school robotics team in 2016, the district now has three FIRST programs to offer students…

Editor October 15, 2017

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Sycamore Elementary student council members chosen

The Sycamore Elementary student council has been selected and members' first order of business is to help promote the district wide “Project Clean.” Students (from left) are: Ava VanderKolk, Blake Hyma, Natilee…

Editor October 14, 2017

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

25 Years Ago — Oct. 14, 1992 Though three area fire departments, from Salem, Dorr and Leighton townships, responded to the scene, a rental home owned by Patty and Bob…

Editor October 11, 2017

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Kalamazoo Ghostbusters dispatched to Wheeler Library

by Austin Marsman The Kalamazoo Ghostbusters made a showing at the JC Wheeler Library in Martin Saturday. The veteran Ghostbusters trained "cadets" and had related activities for all ages. There was much excitement for…

Editor October 7, 2017

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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 — Oct. 7, 1992 The trial of Stephen Lawrence of Gun Lake, accused of…

Editor October 4, 2017