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Service Thursday for Ron Priest, lifetime local man
Ronald (Ron) Priest, died at the age of 78 Friday, Nov. 26, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ron was a lifelong resident of Allegan County. Born Jan. 31, 1943, to…
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Memorial mass will be Dec. 3 for Gerard Kwiatkowksi
Gerard Albert Kwiatkowski, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 25. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean; children Ben (Sue) Kwiatkowski, Kathy (Vic) Caines, Tammy (Dan) Ayriss,…
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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly mimics corporate liar
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul…
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Hopkins doubles up Martin in hoops season opener
Mady Weber (22) sneaks past Clipper defenders Elizabeth Reinke (21) and Lynsey Jager (10) to scored a couple of her game-high 22 points. Hopkins and Martin ushered in the 2021-22…
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Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses
HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20.…
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Turkey Trot raises almost $2,400 and food collection
The fourth annual Turkey Trot Hand 2 Hand fund-raiser was a huge success this year, according to organizers. There were nearly 100 individuals who participated by either walking or running…
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Martin Schools asks people to mask up, social distance
Martin Public Schools officials are asking students, parents and staff to wear masks and practice social distancing for the next three weeks because of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.…
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Cremation has taken place for Michael McLain, 67
Michael McLain, age 67, died Saturday, Nov. 27. He is survived by his children Joseph (Alisha) McLain, Patrick (Katey) McClain, Katie Kaminski; eight grandchildren; mother, Norma McLain; brothers Roger (Cindy)…
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Former Postmaster Peggy Blok of Moline dies at 91
Former Moline Postmaster Peggy Blok, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 28. She is survived by her children Rick and Donna Blok, Marilyn Middleton, Carolyn Carpenter, Pete and Mary Blok; 14 grandchildren;…
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All-Stater Emma Tornes to play softball at Cornerstone
Wayland High School senior Emma Tornes (seated, center), an All-State outfielder last spring for the Wildcats, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids.…