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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. 10, 1996 Hopkins junior guard Tim Kisner scored 41 points, his…
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Yes It’s True: That was the year that was, with Covid
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…
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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 — Dec. 13, 1995 Leighton Township Supervisor Dar VanderArk and local zoning officials…
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City adopts resolution affecting employees’ pay
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…
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What’s going on with that infamous $20,000 parcel?
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Anyone who knows me understands that I hate like hell to agree with…
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Ranger Rick: Dems huge hypocrites on masking up
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…
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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 — Nov. 22, 1995 The Hopkins varsity football team’s storied first-ever playoff season…
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Council OKs outdoor venue, waxes on Covid-19 crisis
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…
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Plan Commission comes back to the table, sort of
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.…
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GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections
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…