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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) There are suspicions that this eatery was located at today's site of the Clippers Cafe in…
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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 — Aug. 3, 1998 Wayland School students, staff and faculty, phographed in 1923…
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Wayland schools to make room for new pool this fall
The Ron Stehouwer football stadium at Wayland High School will welcome bands from a variety of schools in West Michigan to participate Oct. 10 in the Michigan High School Band…
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Martin schools considering extension of debt millage
The Martin Board of Education is considering a proposal to extend the district’s bond millage to help deal with future needs. The school board and Supt. Samantha Ball are looking…
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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 — June 29, 1998 Allegan County has endorsed the plan for the Leighton-Dorr…
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Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!
To the editor: “I have the strong suspicion that the adults serving for Wayland Board of Education and administration lack awareness and comprehension of the implications of outsourcing its responsibilities…
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Wayland schools’ budget snapshot a pleasant photo?
Wayland High School teacher Sarah Rollandini introduces Jovy, who may be a therapy dog at the school next fall. Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie called it “a…
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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— June 8, 1998 The City of Wayland is initiating condemnation procedures for five…
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Martin has 3 Outstanding People for Education
The Allegan County School Boards Association earlier this week celebrated Outstanding People for Education from across the county. Rob Harrison, Jason Lovorn and Karen Andrews were the honorees from Martin.…
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Celebration of life for Gary Melvin slated for May 20
Gary A. Melvin, 83 of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, May 7, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Bode) Melvin. They met at the Wesley Foundation at Ferris Institute in…