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Martin solar project to get some troubleshooting help
“What we have here is a failure to communicate.” — A line featured in the 1966 film “Cool Hand Luke.” Martin Public Schools was one of the first educational educational…
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Private family service will be held for Frances Rosema
Frances Mae Rosema, age 86, of Gun Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 22, only two months after her husband, Roger. They would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this month. Fran…
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Eric Curry chosen to fill Martin school board seat
COVER PHOTO: (From left) Eric Curry, Don Fontaine and Laura Foster The Martin Board of Education Monday evening selected Eric Curry to the seat abruptly vacated earlier this month by…
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Much maligned Facebook sometimes is a blessing
“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” — William Randolph Hearst Who decides when and if the news will be printed or broadcast? Some public officials and…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Martha Lapekas, age 90
Martha Lapekes died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the age of 90. She was born Dec. 18, 1932. Her services will be as follows: Visitation at Kubiak-Cook (Wayland) Tuesday, Jan. 24,…
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Blueberry Croissant Puff is a twist on bread pudding
by Kathy Hamman Miller Need a tasty dish to go with your morning breakfast? Well here’s a twist on grandma’s bread pudding recipe. This recipe can be made the night…
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Visitation is Thursday for Marie VanKlompenberg
Marie VanKlompenberg, age 82, died Wednesday, Jan. 18. She is survived by her children Glen VanKlompenberg Jr., Marclyn (Kevin) Navis, Gloria VanKlompenberg (John Norrington), Melvin (Michelle) VanKlompenberg, Gregory (Rachael) VanKlompenberg;…
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Martin girls hold Delton to fewer than 20 points in win
Martin girls went back to doing what they do best Friday night in a 33-18 triumph over neighborhood rival Delton. They played terrific defense. The Lady Clippers, who haven't yielded…
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WHS boys’ coach happy with 15-15 tie against TK
Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it, "simply the best match in the history I have been coaching," as her group managed a 15-15 tie against high scoring, well-regarded…
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Lady Wildcats suffer upset loss at South Christian
The Wayland girls' basketball team absorbed an upset defeat Friday night at South Christian, losing 54-48. The Lady Wildcats had a miserable first half, falling behind 27-8 at intermission, failing…