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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) There are suspicions that this eatery was located at today's site of the Clippers Cafe in Martin. 25 Years Ago — Aug. 24, 1998 New residents Dennis and Sabina Noble are not pleased with the City...
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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 — Aug. 3, 1998 Wayland School students, staff and faculty, phographed in 1923 Editor Nila Aamoth penned her “Soapbox” about television over commercialization of just about everything and suggested residents instead enjoy the...
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Wayland schools to make room for new pool this fall

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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 and Orchestra Association band festival. Wayland Union Schools officials plan to show the public they’re serious about putting in a...
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Community Notices

Martin schools considering extension of debt millage

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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 at extending, but not increasing the annual levy. Under consideration is an extension of the 7.0 mills for debt by...
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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 29, 1998 Allegan County has endorsed the plan for the Leighton-Dorr Township sewer project that will cost $5.83 million. Former Drain Commissioner Lynn Fleming said, “We’re approaching the limits of the...
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Editorial

Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!

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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 and earmarked public funding to parasitic education profiteers. The adults running WUS act like outsourcing is normal and good. It’s...
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Wayland schools’ budget snapshot a pleasant photo?

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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 snapshot in time,” but Wayland Union Schools’ budget continues to show a pretty nice picture. Velie Monday night told members...
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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 8, 1998 The City of Wayland is initiating condemnation procedures for five properties under eminent domain to make way for land for sewer lagoons. Property owners contend the city is not paying...
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Martin has 3 Outstanding People for Education

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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. "It was special to celebrate with each of them, especially my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Andrews. She is still making a...
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Celebration of life for Gary Melvin slated for May 20

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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 1959, wed in 1963, and would have been married 60 years in August. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Schoolcraft...
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