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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1993 U.S. Senator Carl Levin was in town to talk…
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Student-run spirit store to open at old WHS cafeteria
Wayland High School students will operate a new spirit store, with a grand opening scheduled during the high school’s open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. The…
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Funeral mass Friday at St. Therese for Gary Belka
Gary Belka, a 1963 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer this morning at his home near the corner of Church and West Superior streets. He was 73. Belka…
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Retro Room co-owner to challenge Bala for mayor
Brian Sweebe, co-owner of the Retro Room and a member of the Main Street Downtown Development Authority, will challenge Wayland Mayor Tim Bala in the Nov. 6 election. Sweebe opened…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Aug. 4, 1993 The Monterey Township Board, in a special meeting, voted to reject the tentative contract for a new inter-local fire department for it, Watson…
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Bygone Days: A look back at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — July 28, 1993 Julie DeBoer was abruptly terminated as director of the Allegan County Emergency 911 program by the Board of Commissioners. She received about $25,000…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — July 21, 1993 An Aug. 3 referendum in a special election Aug. 3 will decide whether Ray and Norma Brenner can continue a gravel mining operation…
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Local chalk artist and friends paint mural downtown
In preparation for Wayland's celebration of its 150 years as an incorporated muncipality, Wayland High School graduate Tess Marhofer, formerly known as the gifted chalk artist Tess Tobolic, directed a…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: I choose Benac to challenge Upton
Not long ago, I watched a video of Congressman Fred Upton chairing a committee meeting in Washington D.C. Members were voting on a contentious issue, but Upton called for a…
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Service Tuesday for accident victim Lucas Miner, 30
Lucas Miner, age 30, died Thursday, July 12, as a result of a tragic car accident. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Dennis and Roxanna Miner; siblings, Matthew…