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Yes It’s True: 3 girls’ hoops teams all league champs
Mady Terry Libery Laker An unusual and obscure milestone was reached during the past 10 days in these parts. For the very first time ever, I believe, all three high…
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Former local restaurateur Ruth Pitt dies at age 94
Former Auntie Ruth's Restaurant in Wayland operator Ruth Maxine (Zuverink) Pitt, age 94, of Lowell, died Thursday, Feb. 23. Ruth loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking. Ruth and…
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Lady Clippers perfect 10-0 in SAC Central Division
The Martin girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening completed a perfect 10-0 season in the Central Division with a 40-29 victory over Delton. The verdict left the Lady Clippers with…
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Funeral will be Monday in Hopkins for Kelly Duggins
Kelly Marie Duggins, 40 of Michigan City, Ind., died Sunday, Feb. 19, at her home. Born Aug. 18, 1982, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Brenda Lee (Canfield) Terry…
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Hopkins girls annex O-K Silver Conference title
The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team captured the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship Friday night with a little help from its friend — Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings pulled…
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Lady Wildcats edged by a hoops point by FH Eastern
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team ended its regular season on a sour note Friday in a 54-53 upset loss at Forest Hills Eastern. The Lady Wildcats already had captured…
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Kadence Bottrall to bowl in her 4th state tournament
Kadence Bottrall Kadence Bottrall is nearing the end of her impressive career on the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team with her fourth appearance in the individual state championships. Kadence finished…
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Service delayed for June Meints of Shelbyville
June (Rother) Meints died at home Tuesday, Feb. 21. She was 89 years old and a lifelong resident of Michigan. June was born in Kalamazoo, grew up in Comstock and…
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Army Bob: War will drag on because Russia loves Putin
by Robert M. Traxler President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating in the Russian Federation vacillates between 71% and 82%, depending on which survey we read. A popular belief among Americans is…
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Visitation is Sunday in Dorr for Susan Arnsman, 69
Susan Kay Bartz Arnsman died Tuesday, Feb. 21. She was 69. Sue was so many things to so many people. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt…