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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 189
25 Years Ago — Oct. 31, 1990 As happens occasionally, the Then & Now Historical Museum in downtown Dorr did not have any copies of the Oct. 31, 1990, edition…
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Democracy Tree: The Devil is in the details for petition drive challenge
Michigan law does not require petitioners to accurately state the nature of a petition to potential signers, though there are strict rules about other forms of misrepresentation in terms of the…
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Clerk says despite road millage loss, Dorr Twp. in good financial shape
The loss of the road millage has cost Dorr Township $123,273 in the last year, according to the annual audit presented to the Township Board Tuesday night by Clerk Brian…
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Dorr Township Board votes to renew Allegan County deputies
The Dorr Township Board renewed its portion of the annual contract with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department for the service of two deputies. Dorr shares the services of Deputy Ryan…
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Dorr Twp. Library raises $16,000 in Arts Alive for Then & Now project
The Dorr Township Library fund-raising effort through the “Arts Alive” program has collected almost $16,000, and the biggest benefactor is the Then & Now Historical Museum. The library has agreed…
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Dorr Twp. Hall electric sign purchase approved for $16,500
The Dorr Township Hall property soon will have an electronic sign to tell local residents about local happenings and warn them about dangerous conditions. The Township Board Tuesday night approved…
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Wayland City election Nov. 3 has 4 candidates running unopposed
Though people who live in the City of Wayland don't have a dog in the well-publicized hunt for 80th District State Representative Tuesday, Nov. 3, they do have an opportunity…
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‘Say Boo to the Flu’ clinic will be conducted Friday at Fine Arts Center
A "Say Boo to the Flu" clinic will be conducted at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday during the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration.…
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Shelbyville man accidentally shoots self while duck hunting
A 28-year-old Shelbyville man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while kayaking and hunting at Otis Lake in Rutland Township, Barry County. Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State…
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Ranger Rick: A comprehensive list of my favorite quotations
Ranger Rick is a voracious reader, a collector of snippets of wisdom and sayings, verses and phrases. I put forth these for your enjoyment, reflection, and satisfaction. If they happen…