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Ex-Hopkins school board member John Myers dies
Former Hopkins Board of Education President and member John Paul Myers of Dorr died of cancer Saturday, Feb. 11. He was 53. John was the youngest of eight children, and…
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Kadence Bottrall almost wins regional bowl tuneup
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team took part in the Brunswick Regional Tune-up at Spectrum Lanes. "This group worked hard and each one of them had some good moments and…
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Leighton Township faces massive challenges ahead
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I moved out here to get away from the city.” “It can’t happen here.…
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Valentine’s Day Cake is a fun surprise for the kids
by Kathy Hamman Miller Just for fun! Get the kids together and tell them you're going to make a surprise cake and need their help. Wait until they see what…
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Martin area couple to mark 76th anniversary Feb. 24
Loreto and Simona Martinez will celebrate their 76th wedding anniversary Feb. 24. The Martin area couple has nine children, Dora, Stella, Mary, Aaron, Esther, Sara, Raquel, Norma, and Martha. Many…
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Funeral Wednesday in Dorr for Elizabeth Packer, 84
Elizabeth Packer, age 84, Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 10. She is survived by her children Bert (Arlene) Packer lll, Cindy (Marvin) Miller, Sarah Dolegowski (Maurice Daigneault Sr.); grandchildren Bert Packer…
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Hopkins, Wayland again in same hoops tourney district
Though MHSAA girls’ basketball district tournament pairings won’t be known until after the regular season is concluded Feb. 24, listings of teams competing have been announced. The Michigan High School…
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‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ fund-raiser realizes $20,000
The Wayland-Kenowa Hills girls' and boys' varsity basketball games Friday evening were highlighted by the annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" fund-raiser, sponsored by the Student Council. Local efforts raised about $20,000…
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Services slated Tuesday for Jamie Chiaramonte, age 48
James Joseph Chiaramonte, aka James Joseph, James, Amo, Jamie, died Wednesday, Feb. 8. He was 48 years old. He was a collector of knives, deer antlers, the perfect hunting spots,…
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Martin girls stay unbeaten in SAC Central Division
The Martin girls were able to stay unbeaten in the Central Division of the Southwest Athletic Conference Friday night by beating Saugatuck 43-36. The visiting Lady Clippers won by foiling…