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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 — Aug. 31, 1998 A front page photo showed two local children dancing…
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Decision on sustainable business park on hold
The sustainable business business park project on 250 acres at the northwest corner of Dorr Township has been delayed at least until October. The Kent County Board of Commissioners last…
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Mass of Christian burial is Friday for Ozzie Gutierrez
Oswaldo Gutierrez Sr., age 90, of Dorr died earlier this month. Oswaldo, fondly known as Ozzie, was born on May 16, 1933, to Teodoso and Elvira Gutierrez in Los Nogales…
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Let’s show 4-H kids that we care at Allegan County fair
To the editor: Go to your local fair, walk past the rides and the games and find those livestock kids. Have a conversation with them, ask them about their animals.…
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Wildcat tennis team loses 6-2 to GR Catholic Central
The Wayland High School varsity boys' tennis team traveled to The CAT Monday afternoon and lost 6-2 to O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Coach Ben Adams, said,…
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Gun Lake Casino donates refrigerator to local VFW
The Gun Lake Casino purchased and delivered a refrigerator, valued at $3,500, to the Wayland VFW. The donation was made possible with a combined effort between GLC, Gun Lake Investments…
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‘Cats, Vikings both will play Thursday, Martin Friday
Both the Wayland and Hopkins varsity football teams will play their second game of the season Thursday evening against non-conference opponents, but Martin will play Friday against Lawrence. The Wildcats…
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Yes It’s True: I had a peak experience while on the job
Abraham Maslow Abraham Maslow, one the biggest names in the field of psychology, became particularly famous in the 1960s for proposing the “hierarchy of needs” for humans, but he also…
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‘Hug in a Mug’ is ideal for making quick, tasty treat
by Kathy Hamman Miller You’re going to want to make a couple variations of this to keep on the shelf for those family times when you need a quick treat…
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Sandra Morris denies she has resigned Hopkins Township Treasurer’s post
Sandra Morris Sandra Morris has sent Townbroadcast a letter denying that she has resigned her position. Townbroadcast reported she resigned her position as treasurer of Hopkins Township because it was…