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Decorated vet Bill Lohrberg dies at 77; funeral Saturday
Merle "Bill" Lohrberg Jr., age 77 of Wyoming, died Feb. 9, at his home. He was best known as Papa Bill by those who loved him, and as a stellar…
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Wildcat bowlers will go for the Gold this Friday
Louis Harnish Both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity bowling teams this weekend will be rolling for all the marbles in the O-K Gold Conference against Cedar Springs. The boys…
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Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs
COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins…
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Hopkins 5th-graders given special bullying program
Hopkins School Resource Officer Deputy Tracey Keefauver recently met with all Hopkins fifth-grade students to discuss the topic of bullying. The officer believes it is never too early to provide…
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Some Winterfest events this week, but it’s Feb. 17
The Gun Lake Winterfest will have a full slate of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yankee Springs State Park, but some events will…
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Nostalgic corn dogs can transport us to fairgounds
Yearning for a nostalgic delight? Corn Dogs are here to transport you to the fairgrounds and childhood memories with each and every bite!
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WHS grad leads college women’s team in rebounds
Wayland High School graduate Stephanie Ainsworth is the leading rebounder and second leading scorer for the Cornerstone University women's basketball team this winter. In the 23 games in which she…
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Eleven of 14 Martin grapplers advance to regional tourney
All but three out of a total of 14 Martin High School wrestlers will advance to regionals next Saturdays a result of their performances in the district tournament at Schoolcraft.…
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Lady Clippers capture SAC Lakeshore bowling crown
The Martin girls' varsity bowling team captured the Southwest Athletic Conference Lakeshore Division championship this season with a record of 13-1 in dual matches. At one time the Lady Clippers…
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Saugatuck avenges only loss against Lady Clippers
Saugatuck earned revenge on Martin Friday night, 46-37, after suffering its only defeat of the season last month. Meanwhile, the Martin boys’ basketball team’s season winless streak reached 17 games…