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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 — Sept. 2, 1992 A special work session, closed to public comment, will be…
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United Church has special blessing of about 50 quilts
The United Church of Wayland had its Blessings of the Quilts at the church Sunday after a number of members and friends took part in a series of quilting bees…
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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 — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the…
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JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary
The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board…
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‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery
The former Vibrant Grains Restaurant at 142 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland has undergone some changes. Owner Celia Gleason closed the popular eatery earlier this year, but actually she…
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Local libraries are hosts for solar eclipse viewing parties
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…
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Mitten of Gun Lake distributes more than 400 free pizzas
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…
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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 — Aug. 19, 1992 The Allegan County Intermediate School District (ACISD) has purchased the…
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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 — Aug. 12, 1992 Representatives from Cellar Door Inc., developers of a proposed…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
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.…