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The joys and sorrows of the eldest son leaving the nest
by Denise Dykstra My eldest and his wife supping with me and the rest of the Dykstra clan. A friend of mine and I were recently having lunch together. We…
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Ramblin’ Road: Looking forward to Kal-Haven camp
by Phyllis McCrossin King, Petra and I pulled into the campground in South Haven Saturday, a week and a day after leaving California. We spent three days in Santa Rosa,…
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Storm drain repairs being done in Village of Hopkins
Hopkins residents are advised that on Tuesday, April 5, Main Street will be shut down in front of between Franklin and Water Street (in front of Russos' and Riteway Body…
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Gracie Shettler is all-state hoops honorable mention
Martin senior Gracie Shettler has been afforded Division 4 all-state girls basketball honorable mention accolades by the Associated Press. Shettler scored an amazing 30 points in just one half as…
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Police seek public’s help to identify person of interest
The Wayland City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying this man, who is a person of interest in several retail theft incidents in Wayland between Harding's…
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Congressman Fred Upton calls it quits after 36 years
Fred Upton of St. Joseph, who has served in the U.S. Congress for 18 two-year terms, beginning in 1987, has decided to call it quits. Upton announced his decision on…
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Wayland lifter breaks own world’s record at 760 lbs.
Wayland’s own William Tolliver keeps breaking more world records. The Tolliver family joined Will in Terre Haute, Ind., last weekend and watched him claim a third world record with a…
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Visitation will be Monday, April 11, for Wendy Timm
Wendy Lue Timm, age 64 of Hastings, died at her home Friday, April 1. Wendy is survived by her husband, James; three children AJ (Andi), Josh (Jenifer), and Cody; six…
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Globe reporter’s husband dies of cancer at age 74
Thomas Wayne Kuyt, 74, of Hudsonville, husband of former Penasee Globe reporter Sherry Kuyty, died Monday, April 4.Tom was a father of eight and grandfather of 15, and had been…
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Stuffed pepper soup is easy, hearty meal to prepare
Stuffed pepper soup is flavorful entree that can be made on the stove top or by use of a crockpot that makes for an easy hearty meal that everyone will…