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Donald Bruce Stoughton to get burial military honors

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Donald Bruce Stoughton, age 83, died Friday, March 8. Donald Bruce was a wonderful husband and father who deeply cherished his family. Donald Bruce served his country in the United States Air Force. Overall, Donald Bruce was just a very happy and good man. He is survived by his wife...
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Two former Wildcats star in Calvin’s spring trip

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Emma Tornes Emma Ludema Two former Wayland High School softball standouts played important roles this month in Calvin University’s spring trip. Pitcher Emma Ludema tossed a two-hit, 2-0 shutout win over Massachussetts-Dartmouth Saturday to hike her season record to 3-0. Earlier this week, WHS grad Emma Tornes cracked a double...
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Dorr historical library Then & Now hours restored

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The Then & Now Genealogical and Historical Library in downtown Dorr has reinstated its regular hours. The service will be open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Then & Now operated this past winter only on Wednesdays, but now...
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Funeral for Bob Stauffer will be March 22 in Martin

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Robert Allen Stauffer, 77, of Martin, died Saturday, March 2, in Mobile, Ala. Bob was born on April 15, 1946, to Beverly and Clara Stauffer in Grand Rapids. He was raised there with his five siblings, Denny, Patti, Gordy, Jan and Mark. After Bob graduated from Union High School in...
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Gobles bests Lady Clippers to take district hoops title

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It was the end of the line Friday night for the Martin girls’ varsity basketball team. The Lady Clippers suffered a 46-33 defeat at the hands of Gobles in the Division 4 district tournament finals at Lawrence. Martin led 17-14 at intermission, but the Tigers used an 18-7 advantage in...
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Visitation for Bryan Rybiski slated for Friday, March 15

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Bryan James Rybiski, age 46, died Thursday, March 7. Bryan enjoyed many hobbies, including camping, golfing and spending time with his family. His family, and especially his children, were the highlight of his life. Bryan had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor, and he was able to make...
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Laker, Coughlin named to O-K Gold all-star team

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Reese Coughlin Harmony Laker Wayland junior standout Harmony Laker and senior Reese Coughlin this week were named to the O-K Gold Conference first unit of the all-star team. Sophomore Addi Sikorski alo earned honorable mention accolades. Laker already has scored 1,000 points in her career, have been a varsity team...
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Wayland-Penasee Globe had 135-year run ’til 2019

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George Mosher Rollo Mosher EDITOR’S NOTE: Townbroadcast columnist and uncanny finder of historic photos Kathy Hamman Miller somehow located this summary pot the life and death of the Wayland and Penasee Globe. She is a volunteer with the Then & Now Historical Library in Dorr. by Kathy Hamman Miller On...
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No service planned for WHS grad Ruth Barrows, 93

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Ruth Barrows of Plainwell died at Monday, March 4, at age 93. Born Oct. 14, 1930, she grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High School. Ruth married Bernard Barrows in 1950 and they raised four children: Kathy Claus (Phoenix, Arizona), Bruce Barrows (Plainwell), Susan...
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Watson Plan Commission increased by 2 members

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Interim Hopkins Fire Chief Eric Alberta The Watson Township Board Thursday evening made two appointments to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. Former Plan Commission Chairman Troy Baker agreed to come back to serve on the commission for a three-year term. Travis Long was appointed to a one-year term, succeeding...
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