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Squash is an acceptable substitute for eggplant dish
by Kathy Hamman Miller Eggplants are rich with fiber and antioxidants. The skin on the egg plant is completely edible, but the larger can be a little tough. If your…
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Local man is missing since Friday at Gun Lake Casino
The family of Frank Sprague, 57, is asking for the public's help in locating the local man who was last seen Friday night at the Gun Lake Casino. If you…
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Wildcat boys fall short of qualifying for state meet
Olivia Barabas The Wayland High School boys’ cross-country team Saturday morning fell short of its season-long goal of qualifying for the state Division 2 meet. The Wildcats settled for fifth…
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Ribbon cutting held for Watson recreation park
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Seven Generations recreational park in Watson Township was held Saturday morning at the corner of M-222 and 16th Street. Local politicians showed in…
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Martin bounces back in a big way, but Hopkins bows
Martin had an even better encounter than a year ago than last year's 41-0 triumph over Tekonsha in the eight-man football playoffs, posting a 68-6 victory Friday night on its…
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Martin Hardware closing its doors after 70 years
Martin Hardware will begin a store closing Monday, Oct. 31, after being in business for 70 years. The downtown Martin business was founded by former Fire Chief Everett “Gil” Gilson…
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Services are planned Nov. 1 for ‘Jack’ Cole, age 102
John Cole died Thursday at 102 years young. John, who went by “Jack,” was born in Dorr on Oct. 8, 1920, to Ralph and Ida Cole (Strickfaden), who preceded him…
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Celebration of life will be Nov. 4 for Chris Harroun
Norma Christine Harroun, age 73, died Thursday, Oct. 27. She is survived by her children Amparo "Lina" (Brian) Akey, Osbaldo "Frank" (Holly) Henderson; mother, Angelina Gutierrez; grandchildren TJ Akey, Kaylee…
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Yes It’s True: Fear has too long of a ruining shelf life
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.” — Actress Gina Davis in “The Fly.” “The only thing we have to fear is… fear itself.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933. Halloween 1970…
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Dorr Twp. Board approves PUD for Freedom Ranch
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approved request for a planned unit development (PUD) for the Freedom Ranch on Hillcrest Drive. There…