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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) The Pavlaski Blacksmith Shop in the early 20th century, which today is located at what is now the Huff Pool and Spa on the west side of North Main. The cover photo showed it with owners...
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City of Wayland may sell lot next to Henika Library

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The Wayland City Council meeting was moved to the fire station Monday night to accommodate the auditor. The City of Wayland may sell the property immediately south of the Henika Library. The City Council Monday night authorized City Manager Josh Eggleston to issue requests for proposals for the potential sale...
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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) This is what Baugh's Shoe Store and Repair look like inside almost 100 years ago. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 14, 1998 Trucks and tractors strutted their stuff before an enthusiastic crowd in Dorr Township at...
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WHS cross alumn wins scholarship to run at SMC

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Wayland High School alum Emily Tuinstra has signed a letter of intent and received a scholarship to join the Southwestern Michigan College Road Runners. SMC coach Zac Sartori said, “I had the good fortune of meeting Emily at one of our open house events this past spring. She showed interest...
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Yes It’s True: Debates are just tedious political theater

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"Go and hear the candidates debate." — Simon & Garfunkel, "Mrs. Robinson," 1968. I got some bad news last week when I learned the “Now and Then” podcast with Profs. Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman will cease next week. The two female history professors every week have offered historical...
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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) This is downtown Wayland looking west on Superior, probably in the late 1920s or early 1930s. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 7, 1998 A front page photo showed two turtle hunters, Don Fein and Roger Lenard,...
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‘Cats win 49-35 shootout; Vikings struggle thus far

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The Wayland High School varsity football team improved its overall season record to 2-0 Friday evening with a 49-35 victory in a shootout against visiting Holland Christian. Wayland defeated Hopkins and Holland Christian last year in its first two games and finished with a 4-5 overall record. But this year...
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Lifetime Wayland man Ron Jones dies at home at 82

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Ronald Allen Jones of Wayland died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82. Born and raised in Wayland, Ron graduated from Wayland High School in 1958. He enjoyed everything outdoors — flowers, deer, nature and the woods. Ron had a clever...
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Wildcats top Cedar Springs 7-1 on road tennis courts

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The Wayland High School boys' varsity tennis team brought home a road win Wednesday afternoon from O-K Gold Conference rival Cedar Springs. The boys played well and came away with a 7-1 victory. Austin Graham, Theo Oddy, Cam Sieffert and Chase Robinson took wins in the four singles flights. Asher...
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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. 31, 1998 A front page photo showed two local children dancing in the City Park to the sounds of the Williams Family in the third of a series of concerts in...
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