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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 21, 1998 The Wayland Union school district plans to present a…
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WHS grad nails 4 threes in Olivet University victory
Wayland High School graduate Madalyn Terry, a freshman at Olivet University, nailed four three-point field goals for the Comets in a 77-46 victory Tuesday night over Mount Mary (Wisc.) It…
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Hopkins loses to WMAA in double overtime thriller
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball lost a tough one in double overtime in non-conference action at home against West Michigan Aviation Academy, 65-64..Hopkins had the lead throughout the early going,…
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Wildcats avenge last year’s district loss to Hamilton
Revenge was sweet for the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Tuesday evening when it stormed past Hamilton 61-37. The Hawkeyes last March ended the ‘Cats season in the district semifinals.…
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Landscaping supply Co. coming to Dorr Township
A manufacturer of erosion control straw will be setting up shop next year at the corner of 12th Street and 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. The Dorr Township Planning Commission…
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Memorial service will be Saturday for Ken DeHamer
Kenneth “Ken” DeHamer, age 91, died at his home in Wayland Saturday, Dec. 16. Ken enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors, and being with his family. He served his country in…
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O-K Conference sports realignment announced
(Chart courtesy of Wayland High School varsity cross-country and girls' track coach Ray Antel). Because seven schools opted to leave the O-K Conference and form a new league, realignment for…
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Mass of Christian burial is Dec. 27 for Jimi Edema
James Carl Edema Jr., age 60, of Dorr died Saturday, Dec. 16. Jimi loved pulling his Farmall’s at tractor pulls and winning. He loved to swim, sit in the sun,…
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Dorr Lions Club donations to 33 local families noted
The Dorr Township Lions made available turkeys, potatoes and toys to 33 local families with 128 people. Donors to the club's Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets included American Legion Post 127,…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for John Klinge, only 47
John Klinge of Wayland died at his home Sunday, Dec. 17, He was 47. John enjoyed swimming, paddleboarding and boating. He also enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden and planting…