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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. 14, 1998 The Globe published a picture of Ashley Sloviski, who…
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Fire at empty house blocks traffic on East Superior St.
Local authorities have reported a fire at an abandoned house on East Superior Street Wednesday morning caused the street to be blocked off between Steeby Elementary and Main Street. The…
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Hopkins is off to a fine 4-1 start for basketball season
The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 4-1 Tuesday with a 59-45 non-league victory at Kent City. Wayland, meanwhile lost 85-70 to an Allendale squad…
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Martin girls 3-0, but ‘Cats, Vikings lose to quality foes
The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team is off to a 3-0 start, but the Wayland and Hopkins squads both stand at 1-2. Martin claimed its third straight win Tuesday with…
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Plan Commission studies solar, attached dwellings
The Wayland City Planning Commission is working on tweaking the local solar ordinance and finally crafting an ordinance for accessory dwelling units. The city’s solar ordinance currently does not allow…
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Lack of snow pervades this area in December of 2023
Many citizens are puzzled by a horrible lack of snow in these parts. In West Michigan, there has been less than two inches of snow that has fallen as of…
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Local film student launches movie on You Tube Dec. 16
Nathan Savinsky, a Wayland High School graduate and film student at Western Michigan University, has launched another movie, "Everything Dies," which will premiere this Saturday, Dec. 16, on You Tube.…
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Hopkins FFA foursome gets silver medal in nationals
Four Hopkins FFA chapter members recently received recognition at the National FFA Convention by earning a silver medal and placing 27th in the National Farm and Agribusiness Management Contest. Emily…
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Funeral Saturday for John Rookus, teacher, builder
John Rookus, 92, died at his home in Moline on Saturday, Dec. 9. He was born in Zeeland Jan. 17, 1931, the son of Elizabeth (Betty) Rookus. He was raised…
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Cedar Springs bowlers defeat ‘Cat boys and girls
Very good Cedar Springs High School bowling teams defeated both the Wayland boys 27-3 and girls 26.5 to 3.5 outfits Monday afternoon. Boys’ coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “Sometimes a lop-sided…