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Two special visitors for first day of school at Pine Street

These two characters were spotted by a number of local citizens Monday and Tuesday wandering around the city of Wayland. At one point they were seen lurking near Pine Street…

Editor September 5, 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 — Sept. 2, 1992 A special work session, closed to public comment, will be…

Editor August 30, 2017

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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…

Editor August 27, 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 — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the…

Editor August 23, 2017

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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…

Editor August 22, 2017

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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…

Editor August 21, 2017

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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…

Editor August 21, 2017

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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…

Editor August 20, 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 — Aug. 19, 1992 The Allegan County Intermediate School District (ACISD) has purchased the…

Editor August 16, 2017

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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…

Editor August 9, 2017