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King & I: We came close to shopping on Black Friday
I have never shopped on Black Friday. Fighting crowds, standing in line, being around that many people in one place has never appealed to me. I guess I’ve never needed…
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Funeral will be Dec. 14 in Dorr for Annabelle Harnish
Annabelle Marie Harnish, 96, of Burnips, died Nov. 21, at Green Acres (assisted living) in Wayland. Born Nov. 17, 1928, to George Elmer and Elizabeth Smith, Annabelle was raised on…
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Service Friday for Hopkins activist Peggy Arnsman
Peggy Rose Arnsman, former Hopkins High School librarian, community activist and girls’ basketball coach, died Sunday, Dec. 1. She was 87. Born on March 31, 1937, she and her husband,…
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Service at a later date for veteran Tim Connor, 76
Timothy "Tim" Connor, age 76, of Dorr, died Nov. 7. He was born in March 1948 and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and veteran. Tim, a veteran, served his…
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Lady Wildcats run away with hoops season opener
The season opener for the Wayland girls’ basketball team was nothing short of a runaway. The Wildcats blew past visiting NorthPointe Christian, 67-22, taking the game early on the run.…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers beat Jenison in opener
COVER PHOTO: Haven Baker It was a mixed bag Monday afternoon for the Wayland varsity bowling teams in their season openers. The Wildcats girls defeated Division 1 Jenison, but the…
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Christian Neighbors to be closed on Christmas Eve
The Christian Neighbors food pantry will not be open on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec, 24. However, it will be open between 9 a.m. and noon and between 1 and 4…
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City to begin tackling lead pipes removal challenge
Mayor Jennifer Antel reads a proclamation honoring outgoing City Councilman Abe Garcia for his service on the City Council and Planning Commission. COVER PHOTO: City Clerk Leanne Clausen has been…
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Area residents bracing for power outage Dec. 7
Consumers Energy has plans to shut down power in this area overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The outage is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Saturday…
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Aunt Ann’s scalloped corn casserole a hearty meal
by Kathy Hamman Miller You can double the recipe, as I did for a larger crowd, placing the ingredients in a 9x13 casserole baking dish, increasing the baking time by…