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Hot bacon salad includes bonus with terrific smells
by Kathy Hamman Miller Mmmm — Remembering the smells of walking through Grandma’s kitchen! Depending on the time of day, there was always the smell of bacon, a pot of…
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Mass of Christian burial Saturday for Mary Hitzler
Mary Hitzler, age 78, died Friday, Aug. 31,. Mary was a social butterfly; she had a beautiful smile. Mary enjoyed traveling all over the world with her family. Mary’s favorite…
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Martin successes on the gridiron keep sailing along
Coach Brad Blauvelt chats with the Clippers after their blowout win at Lawrence. Is there really much difference between last year's state championship Martin varsity football squad and the outfit…
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Grandville man wins huge progressive slot jackpot
Gun Lake Casino has announced a progressive slot jackpot of $727,270 has been paid out to a lucky guest from Grandville. The payout was from the Ultimate Fire Link Explosion…
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‘Cats win 49-35 shootout; Vikings struggle thus far
The Wayland High School varsity football team improved its overall season record to 2-0 Friday evening with a 49-35 victory in a shootout against visiting Holland Christian. Wayland defeated Hopkins…
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County Transportation bus service to go all propane
Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars. Whitney Ehresman, Allegan County Transportation…
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Gun Lake Casino ranked No. 1 for 3rd straight year
Gun Lake Casino has been named the best casino in West Michigan for the third consecutive year in a poll by Revue Magazine. The recognition is part of Revue’s eighth…
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Vikings’ strong volleyball performances continue
The Hopkins High School volleyball team's amazingly strong start to the season continued Wednesday evening on its home court with a three-set triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The…
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Army Bob: Biden to declare environmental emergency?
by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden had a senior moment when he told The Weather Channel’s Stephanie Abrams that he had already declared a “climate emergency” -- he has…
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Lifetime Wayland man Ron Jones dies at home at 82
Ronald Allen Jones of Wayland died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82. Born and raised in Wayland, Ron graduated from…