Tag: Scholarships

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) West Superior Street in the 1920s 25 Years Ago — April 5, 1999 The Wayland City Police Department is seeking public input in an effort to promote a local community policing effort. Hopkins High School football...
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Wildcats sweep pool play foes, then lose in squeakers

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The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team went undefeated in pool play Friday, but the lost two squeakers to Kenowa Hills in the 12-team West Michigan Volleyball Officials Tournament. “This was our first time hosting this prestigious event that benefits students with scholarships, and we had a great start to...
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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— May 25, 1998 Members of the Wayland Township Board have agreed to seek a millage for roads, but how much remains a question. Supervisor Jose Blanco suggested the amount should be at least...
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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) Henika Public Library was constructed at 149 S. Main St. in 1899, so it's probably safe to say this intriguing vehicle was a model from sometime around 1910, 25 Years Ago— May 4, 1998 Many call...
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Columns

One Small Voice: Economic reasons to have gun reform

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by Lynn Mandaville Tonight, as I caught the late news before bed I saw that there was another tragic mass shooting being reported, this time in the state we called home for 35 years.   It happened at Michigan State University in East Lansing, on a campus many of you may...
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Editorial

Is public education concept in U.S. being murdered?

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced article. It is an editorial by the editor. In the twilight of my autumn years, I have been plagued by horrible fear that our public education system is collapsing because of unfair pressure from outside forces. It came to mind this week...
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Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win

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Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my life, but my interest in collegiate and professional athletics has been severely diminished over the years. I began my community...
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Yes It’s True: Two local stories about student loans

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There’s been some wailing and gnashing of teeth this past week about President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive a sizable portion of student debt. People have been posting that they paid off their debts, so today’s students should do likewise. It’s a matter of responsibility. Yet many of the politicians...
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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 — June 23, 1997 The Wayland High School Class of 1955 members pose for a photo taken 45 years later. A runaway semi started a chain reaction traffic crash on U.S.-131 when his...
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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) A Hopkins neighborhood today, same as in photo from 1910 25 Years Ago — June 9, 1997 Three “Dorr Boyz” have been arrested in connection to damages incurred by vandalism at local township parks. Wayland city...
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