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Funeral Thursday for Judy Nieuwenhuis of Plainwell
Judy Nieuwenhuis died Sunday, Aug. 15, at her home in Plainwell. She was 74. She was born Jan. 19, 1947 in Sturgis, the daughter of Leonard and Blanch (Geyer) Meert.…
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Private family service held for James E. Kerber of Dorr
James Edward Kerber, age 80 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 14. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Kerber; their children Kim (Pat) Fein, Kathy (Ray) Wiersma,…
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Martin Schools masks optional indoors, not on buses
The Martin Board of Education voted Monday night to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) mandate that masks be worn on public transportation, including school buses, but they will…
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Ramblin’ Road: I’m getting itch to get on the road again
by Phyllis McCrossin Ahhhh. A day off. Yes, I get them every week, but this week it was a day off with no obligations (OK, there was that laundry thing……
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Evie Mathis matches best pole vault effort at 10-6
Wayland Middle School eighth-grader Evie Mathis, daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis, last weekend matched her best performance in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet, 6 inches at a…
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City crews begin removing streetside brush and debris
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston Monday night told the City Council he expects cleanup and removal of brush will take at least another week in the wake of the fierce…
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Last week’s storm heavily damaged Hooker Cemetery
The ferocious summer wind and rain storm last Wednesday night and early Thursday played havoc with a lot of trees in this area and perhaps the most devastating property damage…
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Whiskey Sticks can make a terrific and tasty snack
by Kathy Hamman Miller Whiskey Sticks are unlike any other pretzel you’ve ever tasted before. It's perfect for family and friend gatherings, or just plain snacking. Be prepared to get…
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Yes It’s True: Memories of Croton come flooding back
“I took a little trip to my home town, I only stopped just to look around.” — Paul Anka, 1960 The sad and shocking recent death of Peggy Feist Wells…
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Ex-Dorr Twp. Treasurer, surveyor Joe Graczyk dies
Joseph Graczyk, age 72, died Thursday, Aug. 12. Joe served his country in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He worked as a land surveyor for many years. He enjoyed hunting, horses, motorcycle riding,…