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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 27, 1996 Hopkins’ memorable and unusual basketball season was concluded in the state Class semifinals at the Breslin Center, Michigan State University, in a loss to Manton. The Vikings broke the...
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City Council postpones in-person meetings, for now

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The Wayland City Council Monday evening decided against moving to in-person meetings, at least not until June. Council took up the issue because municipalities in the state legally may have in-person meetings after March 31, and City Manager Josh Eggleston asked members how they feel about it. Though they will...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 6, 1996 The Wayland Township Board has decided to use some of its fund balance to reconstruct a portion of Fifth Street. Trustee Randy Marklevitz dissented. Bobbie Jo Ritchie, former Delton...
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Council tables Consumers Energy easement request

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A request for an easement from a major utility company customarily is a routine item at a municipal meeting, but not so for the Wayland City Council Monday evening. Consumers Energy representative Michael Milbury asked for the city’s blessing for an easement at property near the skate park for work...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 29, 1996 Pine Street Elementary hallways today. Allegan County will join with Kent County in the Jobs Partnership Act, dropping Ottawa County. Edward Bowerman, 82, of Shelbyville died of drowning while...
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Army Bob: Defund police and the crime rate goes up

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by Robert M. Traxler We must “reimagine” policing: the mantra of the post George Floyd America.  Police budgets were cut, police officers terrified of losing their freedom, homes, families, and worldly possessions for doing their job as trained. They are not aggressively looking for criminal activity but going into badge...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 21, 1996 Schuh's Harness Emporium at the corner of South Main and Pine Street, which was destroyed by the 1902 fire. Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions are...
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Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park

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The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council Monday evening to seek permission for his Eagle Scout project. Council agreed to give its blessing without hesitation. Bethwick said...
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Editorial

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all township boards, school boards, village councils and city councils in this area to enable all residents in northeast Allegan County...
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Village Green Apts. wins approval of 2 proposals

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The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a zoning text amendment and gave conditional site plan approval for Village Green Apartments on Oak Street. The zoning text amendment, which now will be sent to the City Council for final action, calls for reducing square footage requirements for each apartment...
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