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Services will be in Otsego Friday for Nicholas Mena
Nicholas Mena died Monday, Aug. 5. He was 43. Nicholas was a truly blessed man, but those who had the privilege of knowing him were even more blessed. His infectious…
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You’re free to speak your mind, my friend — not
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Writing editorials has been a fundamental process for me in my many years as…
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Memorial service Aug. 22 for Larry Bixler of Shelbyviile
Larry G. Bixler, age 79, of Shelbyville, died Monday, July 29. He was born on Dec. 4, 1944, in Spencer, Ind., to Allen an d Ruby Bixler. Larry married Linda…
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Services for Victor Smith will be held Friday in Wayland
Victor Smith, age 85, died Thursday, Aug. 1. He was preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn Smith. He is survived by his children Michael Smith, Larry (Jennifer) Smith, and…
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Funeral will be Thursday for Betty Chapin of Dorr
Betty Sue Chapin, age 73 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 3, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky; grandchildren Stacey (Steve), Joshua (Sarah), Trenton,…
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VFW to salute the late Joe Skultety, 92
Joe John Skultety, Gun Lake, died Friday, Aug. 2. He was born June 14, 1932, at his home near Gun Lake. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and…
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Hopkins business owner Tim Arndt dies at age 66
Timothy Lee Arndt, age 66, of Hopkins, died Saturday July 28, in Grand Rapids, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity, dedication and love. Born on April 10, 1958, to Lavern…
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Watson Twp. agrees to join 2 extensive road projects
The Watson Township Board Thursday night moved to repair and build roads, discussed clearing dead trees from the Seven Generations Park and to permit ORVs on all township roads. The…
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Former Plainwell coach hired as Hopkins AD
Tim Rieman Tim Rieman has been hired as the new athletic director at Hopkins High School. He succeeds Andrew Mains, who served the past three years in the position. Rieman…
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Army Bob: Donor class threw Biden under the bus
by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden was not forced off the 2024 ballot by the donors and power brokers — end of conversation! Anyone who thinks President Biden, a…