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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 — April 19, 1999 Monica Skinner of Leighton Township and her sons escaped…
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Former Mayor Tim Bala’s photo joins the wall of fame
Five mayors were in the house at City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to witness the application of Tim Bala's photo on the wall of fame in the meeting room.…
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Yes It’s True: Politicians get lots of free positive press
EDITOR'S NOTE: I wrote this column about a half dozen years ago. I believe it's still relevant today. Long ago, but not far away, the late, great Wayland Globe Editor…
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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 — April 12, 1999 The City of Wayland has approved a site plan…
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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) West Superior Street in the 1920s 25 Years Ago — April 5, 1999 The Wayland City…
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Service April 13 for former councilman Max Barnes
Former Wayland City Councilman Max Barnes died Friday. March 29. He was 85. Max was born Jan. 15, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MI to Frank and Iris Barnes. Max served…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
Louis G. Yerrick and Grace L. Chamberlain established a business on the northeast corner of North Main and East Maple Street, the Hotel Yerick and Feed Barn. (Taken from the…
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Life-saving heroes’ actions honored by City Council
COVER PHOTO: (From left) Mayor Jennifer Antel congratulates Rod Mauchmar for being alive because of heroic efforts by Laura DeWeerd and officer Todd Hudson. It was a special lifesaving recognition…
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The time has come to drop student rep at city meetings
“Eighty percent of life is just showing up.” — Woody Allen School board student reps Matthew Chubb and Ava Makowski ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It…
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Street repair, resurfacing costs less than expected
“We sure could use a little good news today.” — Anne Murray. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston reported to the City Council Monday a little good news about the estimated…