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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— Jan. 5, 1998 The collector of a tire pile in Watson Township will “benefit indirectly” in cleanup of scrap by Allegan County. Gordon Lyons has been granted a supervisory role in the cleanup....
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Wildcat boys absorb 1st defeat for the season, 78-68

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The Wayland High School boys’ varsity basketball team absorbed its first defeat of the season, 78-68, to Lowell. The verdict left the Wildcats with a season record of 4-1. Brett Bultsma scored 27 points to once again pace Wayland’s offensive attack with 27 points. Elijah Maas added 14, Kaharrie Pureifoy...
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City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance

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New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by a 4-2 count. There may be a silver lining to supporters, as city officials are being encouraged to come up...
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Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd

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(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd, whom Townbroadcast called Wayland's "Iron Lady." She was 94. Born March 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. and...
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Presenting 2022 in review: That was the year that was

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is the editor's analysis of the now dearly departed year 2022: Local schools went through controversial year Samantha Ball Tim Reeves The trials and tribulations of the three local school districts in Northeast Allegan County made up the biggest stories...
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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 picture of the Blizzard of 1918 was taken north of Martin. 25 Years Ago— Dec. 29, 1997 The Globe’s front page collage of pictures was of the Grooters Development Co.’s factory building in Watson Township,...
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One WHS student to join State Honors Choir concert

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Andrew Hinds Wayland High School will have one representative on the Michigan State Honors Choir when it has its annual concert Jan. 21 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Sophomore Andrew Hinds, son of Dr. Christina and Kevin Hinds, was selected after being reviewed by a panel of judges. He...
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1985 Wayland High grad Jimmie Johnson has died

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Word has been received of the recent death of Jimmie Johnson, a 1985 graduate of Wayland High School. A resident of Houston, Texas, he formerly was a security officer at Houston Public Works, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, studied at the University of Maryland, took courses in HVAC/refrigeration...
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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 was Wayland High School in 1940, a year before it was taken down at the same site to make way for what is now Pine Street Elementary. 25 Years Ago— Dec. 22, 1997 To make...
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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 original Dorr School from more than 100 years ago. The cover photo is of a family that is renovating the Dorr School. 25 Years Ago— Dec. 15, 1997 As an early Christmas present, former longtime...
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