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Services will be Dec. 21 for David Dobry of Dorr
David Dobry, age 83, of Dorr, died Friday, Dec. 13. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen Dobry, and brother, Jerry Dobry. He is survived…
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Service at St. Therese set for Margaret Olson
Margaret Anna Olson died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 in Byron Center after a lengthy illness. She was 87. Margaret was born on Sept. 6, 1937, in Dorr, She married Bryce…
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Both Wildcat girls, boys sport 3-1 hoops records
Cedar Springs Friday night handed Wayland its first loss the young basketball season, 54-51, in what used to be a conference matchup. Both the Red Hawks and Wildcats customarily played…
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Marcia Merren wins in WHS staff chili cookoff
Wayland High School had its annual Staff Chili Cookoff contest Friday. Winning the trophy for the contest among staff members was Marcia Merren.
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Two WHS students to join state honors choir
Madison Campos and Ariel White, both members of the Wayland High School choir, achieved the status of MSVMA State Honors Choir. They memorized and were able to sing four college…
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GRI Moline’s plans for development foiled
GRI Moline’s modified request for rezoning to build a 248-unit residential development at 5401 Division Ave. on 57 acres was turned down on a 6-1 vote Wednesday evening by the…
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Hopkins lineman Avery Pavlak makes all-state
Hopkins senior lineman Avery Pavlak has received word he has won all-state accolades from the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Pavlak has announced his intention to play football next…
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Army Bob: I disagree with GOP about Ukraine
by Robert M. Traxler Republicans for the most part are against supporting Ukraine in their war with the Russian Federation. I disagree with my conservative friends. The Russians are the…
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Services for ‘Red’ Schraeder are Jan. 22
Dale Elroy “Red” Schraeder, 90, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, at his home. Born June 2, 1934 in Jamestown, he was the son of the late Carl H. and…
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Snow shuts down area schools Thursday again
All three local school districts called off classes for Thursday, Dec. 12, the second consecutive Thursday in which such declarations were made. A snowstorm started to get heavy Wednesday evening,…