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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 14, 1999 Wayland Township Planning Commission Chairman Jim Rybicki made comments…
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Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery
Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a…
Lady Vikings improve to 4-0 in O-K Silver volleyball
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team lifted its O-K Silver dual match record to 4-0 Thursday evening by sweeping Sparta in three matches. The Lady Vikes traveled to Sparta on Thursday…
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Correction: Building administrators’ vote was passed
Townbroadcast apparently incorrectly reported that Wayland Board of Education Vice President Pete Zondervan voted against a proposal for building administrators. Zondervan voted in the affirmative and the proposal passed 4-3…
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Farmers Market seeks part-time market manager soon
The Wayland Farmers Market plans to start up again soon and run util fall. The market is located next to the Henika District Library on South Main Street. The city's…
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GoFundMe page set up for videographer Terry Ellis
A GoFundMe page has been established for Terry Ellis, a videographer who appears at every local high school sporting event and school activities. He was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery…
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Tony Kramer, 2005 WHS graduate, reportedly has died
Word has been received today of the death Wednesday of Tony Kramer, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School. The son of nurse Amy Kramer and Wayland City Councilman Joe…
Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — April 13, 1994 The Hopkins Free Public Library is planning to restructure its financing and will ask local voters approve a half-mill levy. Library Director Alice…
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Write It Right: Dorr sewer project didn’t include water
Townbroadast last Thursday night published a story that incorrectly suggested that the Dorr Township sewer project that led to a recall effort included water. The project was only for installation…
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle on U.S.-131 expressway
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on northbound U.S.-131 expressway near the Shelbyville exit (No. 59) Northbound Friday afternoon. Traffic was shut down by authorities for almost an hour…