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Service will be March 8 for Chauncey ‘Bill’ Smith, 95
Chauncey William "Bill" Smith died Friday, Feb. 16. He was 95. He was born Feb. 28, 1928, to Clayton and Ruby Smith of Wayland. Bill was a graduate of Wayland…
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Yes It’s True: A huge honor is traced to 75 Years Ago
“It’a small world after all, It’s a small world after all, It’s a small world after all, It’s a small, small world.” What do this publication’s 75 Years Ago section…
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Dorr Twp. Fire Dept. plans suicide prevention night
A special night for suicide prevention is being planned by the Dorr Township Fire Department. “We care care deeply about our community, and that extends beyond fire safety,” said Fire…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 22, 1999 In a showdown between two hugely successful wrestling teams…
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Funeral Saturday for Arlene Vonmyhr at Martin church
The funeral for Arlene Vonmyhr, 55, formerly of Shelbyville, will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, at Martin/Shelbyville United Methodist Church, 969 East Allegan St., with Pastor Maggie Stoken officiating. Arlene,…
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Lady Clippers, boys suffer defeats by Marcellus fives
Marcellus Howardsville Christian apparently has a pretty good girls' basketball ballclub, judging by its surprisingly convincing 50-24 triumph over Martin Tuesday night. The Eagles lifted their overall season record to…
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Lady Vikings fall short of league leading Mustangs
Four seniors on this year's Hopkins varsity basketball team. The Hopkins girls’ basketball team Tuesday evening lost 42-35 to a NorthPointe opponent that is sharing the top of the O-K…
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Lady ‘Cats’ 4th period burst overcomes South Christian
The Wayland High School girls’ basketball team rode a 21-4 fourth quarter burst to overcome an upset bid by South Christian Tuesday night. The 51-44 verdict was the Lady Wildcats’…
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Funeral Friday for Martin businessman Daren Mulder
Daren Lee Mulder died Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Home in Kalamazoo. He was 54. He was born June 3, 1969, in Plainwell, the son of Larry and Nancy…
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Boys’ district hoops tourney to get under way Monday
The Michigan high school boys’ district basketball tournament will get under way Monday, Feb. 26. The Division 2 tourney at Hastings will include both Hopkins and Wayland. Martin, meanwhile, will…