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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 — Oct. 11, 1995 Licensed Practical Nurse Suzanne Allman of Gun Lake penned…
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Lady Vikings now 8-4 after nonleague win at Otsego
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team improved its overall season record Tuesday night to 8-4 with a best three out of five decision over non-league opponent Otsego. The Lady Vikings won…
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Covid-19 case reported, this time Wayland High school
Wayland Union Schools is reporting that someone at the high school has been diagnosed with Covid-19 and is being quarantined at home. The identity of the patient in question was…
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Ranger Rick: Support clean energy when we can do it
In Pittsburgh last month in front of union workers, Vice President Joe Biden said "I'm not banning fracking. No matter how many times Donald Trump lies about me." During the…
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Executive orders on Covid-19 continue to be in effect
It took only a few days for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue an Epidemic Public Health Order in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court…
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Funeral Friday for former local man Eric Harrison
Eric P. Harrison, age 43, of Lewiston, formerly of Midland and Wayland, died unexpectedly in his sleep Friday, Oct. 2. Eric is survived by his wife, Tamera Harrison; step-daughter, Andrea…
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Wayland native Lorraine Reeber passes at age 63
Wayland native Lorraine Adams Reeber died Sunday, Oct. 4, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born Feb. 26, 1957, in Wayland, the daughter of Byron and Glenna (Hagen)…
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Wayland’s homecoming ceremony moved to Oct. 23
The 2020 Wayland Union High School homecoming ceremony has been moved from this Friday night to Friday, Oct. 23, in the Parents' Night game vs. Ottawa Hills. The Homecoming Court…
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City Council has discussion on request for annexation
The Wayland City Council Monday night held a discussion about the Oct. 14 public hearing on an annexation request from property owners’ along 12th Street. City Manager Josh Eggleston actually…
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Cool and frost this delicious seasonal apple cake dessert
By Kathy Hamman Miller Save a cup of that strong brewed morning coffee to make this family favorite. Guaranteed to put a smile on their faces for the supper gathering.…