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Memorial service will be Friday for Dennis McBride
Dennis Ray McBride, aged 71 of Wayland, died at home Wednesday, surrounded by his wife and three children. Most people who knew him called him Denny, but those whom he…
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Yes It’s True: Three oldies stars deserved better luck
“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — Albert King, “Born Under a Bad Sign.” Bert Kaempfert There is lots of lore about popular…
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Brad Moelker steps down as Martin hoops coach
Brad Moelker Martin is searching for a new varsity basketball coach, as Brad Moelker is stepping down after seven years at the helm. Moelker earlier this year announced he was…
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Ground turkey stew can be hearty leftovers addition
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 12 oz bag frozen sliced carrots 1 small sweet onion diced 2 pounds ground turkey 1 quart stewed tomatoes (28 ounce can) 32 ounces…
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Yes It’s True: Somebody wants to keep us all divided
Whilst perusing Facebook over the past week, I’ve been struck by the huge number of postings about the country music song “Try That in a Small Town” and the movie…
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Celebration of life for Graham Krauss is July 25
Graham Krauss, age 76, of Hudsonville, died Thursday July 20. Graham dedicated his life to helping guide others as a teacher for 38 years. He taught multiple subjects, including woodshop,…
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Service for Sidney Haskill will be July 29 in Dorr
A visitation for Sidney will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4219 Park Ln., Dorr, followed by a funeral noon. Sidney Haskill,…
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Gravestone dedication to honor Civil War veteran
A Civil War gravestone dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township. The ceremony will honor John H. Staring, who served…
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Service will be Wednesday for Audryana Holben, 22
Audryana Lain Holben, age 22, died Monday, July 17, at her apartment in Georgetown Township near Grand Valley State University. She was a fun, kind-hearted woman with a passion to…
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Gas leak routs residents near VFW on South Main
Problems associated with the South Main Street construction project are continuing. The latest hiccup occurred just before 11 a.m. Friday when workers inadvertently hit a natural gas line, causing a…