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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— Jan. 5, 1998 The collector of a tire pile in Watson Township will…
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Graveside service delayed for Floyd VanKampen, 81
Floyd Lee VanKampen, age 81, of Wayland, died at Railside Living Center Monday, Jan. 2. Floyd enjoyed his time with friends and especially his time on his Harley. He is…
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Wildcat boys absorb 1st defeat for the season, 78-68
The Wayland High School boys’ varsity basketball team absorbed its first defeat of the season, 78-68, to Lowell. The verdict left the Wildcats with a season record of 4-1. Brett…
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Hopkins boys capture 5th straight victory of season
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team roared to its fifth consecutive victory this season Tuesday night with a convincing 52-26 victory at Muskegon Catholic Central. The girls, however, suffered a…
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Landen Klinge 2nd Viking to bowl perfect 300 game
Landon Klinge Landen Klinge became the second Hopkins High School bowler in less than a year to roll a perfect 300 game. He achieved the feat during an O-K Silver…
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McDuff’s to fill gap left by closure of Simply Celia’s
Simply Celia’s bakery and restaurant in downtown Wayland has closed its doors, but employees now will work for McDuff’s Bar & Grille, which is expanding its offering to breakfasts in…
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Yes It’s True: Monday night FB recalls Chuck Hughes
“History? What do I care about history. I AM history!” — Dan Buerge, channeling Wayne Fontes just before he was fired by the Detroit Lions I got a phone call…
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Hopkins Middle School TechVikes take 11th in state
The Hopkins Middle School TechVikes captured 11th place last month at the state competition! A spokeperson said, "Overall this season, we saw great improvement on and off the playing field.…
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City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance
New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by…
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Bring the cold carrot cake to room temp before eating
By Kathy Hamman Miller Cake ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried ground…