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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 — Jan. 10, 1996 Henry DeYoung and the general store that closed its doors officially in November 1974 in Moline. Hopkins junior guard Tim Kisner scored 41 points, his last two just before...
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Yes It’s True: That was the year that was, with Covid

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Faith Guritz The year 2020 probably will go down in history as the most hated, all because of a viral pandemic, a seriously contentious presidential election and economic distress the likes of which we haven't seen in almost a century. Closer to home, the Covid-19 virus wreaked havoc with local...
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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 — Dec. 13, 1995 Where and when it all started, back in 1884, courtesy of the keen eye of former Pine Street Principal David Britten. Leighton Township Supervisor Dar VanderArk and local zoning...
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City adopts resolution affecting employees’ pay

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The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a couple of resolutions, one with the intention of saving the city a little money. With a nod to approaching budget difficulties because of the Covid-19 viral crisis, members adopted a resolution that authorizes a letter of understanding to be executed with employee...
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What’s going on with that infamous $20,000 parcel?

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ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Keith Nickels Anyone who knows me understands that I hate like hell to agree with anything written by Ranger Rick. But as the Good Book says in Ecclesiastes, there is a time and...
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Ranger Rick: Dems huge hypocrites on masking up

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The hit parade of Democrat governors and others telling their citizens to mask up and social distance doesn't include them.  California's Gavin Newsome (Mr. Do as I Say, Not as I Do) was found at French Laundry (the most expensive restaurant in the U.S.) with no mask and no social...
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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 — Nov. 22, 1995 The Hopkins varsity football team’s storied first-ever playoff season came to an end in the Class CC state semifinals with a 36-6 loss to perennial powerhouse Detroit DePorres. The...
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Council OKs outdoor venue, waxes on Covid-19 crisis

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The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a request from Open Road Brewery for permission to open an outdoor service area year-round after the State of Michigan announced it would allow for them. Council members also got up on their respective soapboxes to oppose the politicization of a health problem...
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Plan Commission comes back to the table, sort of

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The Wayland City Planning Commission held its first meeting since last July 14 Tuesday evening via Zoom on the Internet and despite only four members attending got some things done. The commission’s meetings have been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 viral crisis and by confusion over whether virtual meetings could...
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GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections

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Mayor Tim Bala Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters in the county favored GOP standard bearer Donald Trump 41,381 to 24,447 for Democrat Joe Biden, 62.85...
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