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Hopkins takes 2nd straight sweep of a doubleheader

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Jessi Spray and Cami Hibma The Hopkins softball team scored a doubleheader sweep at Kelloggsville Tuesday by margins that resembled football scores. The Lady Vikings came up with 28-0 and 25-0 triumphs to run their O-K Silver Conference record to 4-0 and 6-2 overall. The Vikings Monday had swept a...
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Memorial open house is Friday for Fred Tubergen

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Frederick Allen "Fred" Tubergen, age 80, Leighton Township, died Sunday, April 14. Fred was a hard worker and kept busy. He was a social butterfly and was a huge NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Maki) Tubergen; children, LeAnne (David) Hoekstra, Deb (Brian) Wagner, Randy Tubergen; granddaughters,...
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Julia Rayman dies at local assisted living facility

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Julia Irene Rayman died in her sleep at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland Friday April 12, just a few days before her 72nd birthday.  She was born on April 16, 1952, in Kalamazoo, to Robert and Elaine (Evink) Morrison. Julia was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, sister...
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Service April 29 for Martin sports booster Dick Herp

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Dick Harrison Herp, age 77 of Martin, died Saturday, April 13. Dick enjoyed many things, including Broncos and Lions football, spending time with his family and friends, and puttering around in his garage. One of his best and most familiar qualities was that he could make a friend with anyone...
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Lady Wildcats turn back Cedar Springs’ upset efforts

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Carli Miklusicak's two-run double in the ninth inning was the difference in the 2-0 opening game duel. Sophomore Madi Ludema tossed a five-hit shutout over nine innings and Carli Miklusicak clouted a game-winning two-run double to lead Wayland to a 2-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at...
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Hopkins softball team wins a couple of mercy games

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Hopkins varsity softball coach Amy Funk has found a solid freshman pitcher now for three years in a row. Gracie Stallard and coach Amy Funk It was Dahlia Veldhouse a couple of years ago, then Hannah Brinks. Now comes Gracie Stallard, who hurled well enough Monday to beat Gobles 20-1...
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Former Mayor Tim Bala’s photo joins the wall of fame

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Five mayors were in the house at City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to witness the application of Tim Bala's photo on the wall of fame in the meeting room. They were (from left) Mike DeWeerd, Bala, Jennifer Antel, Linden Anderson and Burrell Stein. Former Mayor David Miller was unable...
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Funeral will be Friday for Martin native Harold Rantz

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Harold G. Rantz died Saturday April 13, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was 93. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Martin Township, the son of Donald and LaVerne (Allen) Rantz. Harold dedicated more than 40 years of his life to working at various construction companies through Operating Engineers...
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Man drowns in Leighton Township pond Sunday

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Authorities have reported the drowning of a local man Sunday evening in a pond on 143rd Avenue in Leighton Township. A neighbor called emergency personnel, saying the man was floating on the water in the pond about 20 feet from shore. Firefighters who responded had to dress in water rescue...
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German native Reinhard Petermeier dies at age 61

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Reinhard Franz-Georg Petermeier, age 61 of Moline, died Thursday, April 11. He came to the U.S. from Germany in 1984 and worked as a journeyman tool and die maker for 38 years before retiring in 2022. Since then he enjoyed traveling the U.S. with his wife in their motor home,...
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