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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. 30, 1994 Martha Thomas, 83, of Wyoming, was struck by a…
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Ten-year millage request is all about fund stability, planning
EDITOR'S NOTE: This the latest in a series of weekly columns by Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote explaining the Aug. 6 special election millage proposal. by Rachel Vote…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 11, 1994 After Library Board President Mary Howard and Library Director Alice…
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Penasee Globe to cease publication after Jan. 27
The Penasee Globe, which has roots as a weekly newspaper going back to 1884, will be no more as of the end of the month. The MLive Media Group today…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 25, 1993 The Dorr Township Planning Commission decided to follow the…
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Dorr library system is essential, as is a ‘yes’ vote Aug. 7
To the editor: One of the many contributions of Ben Franklin to our country's history was, as we learned in school, his work in establishing a library system in America. He…
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Wayland schools’ summer lunch series begins June 11
The Wayland Union Schools’ annual Summer Fun-Tastic free lunch series for children 18 years old and younger will kick off Monday, June 11, and run through Aug. 17. The school…
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Two Martin teams qualify for Odyssey World Finals
by Austin Marsman Both of Martin's Odyssey of the Mind teams took home hardware over the past weekend in the state finals at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. The…
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Newcomer to community engaged in promoting Wayland
EDITOR'S NOTE: This reporter incorrectly said Anthony Winter is owner of the Retro Room. Humble apologies. Anthony Winters and his family not long ago came to Wayland and is busy…
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Wheeler Library Festival of Trees graces local holiday
by Austin Marsman With the holiday season in full swing, Martin’s JC Wheeler Library is again offering its Festival of Trees. Decorated by local businesses, organizations and individuals, each tree has…