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Snowmobile enthusiast Dennis Zoet dies at age 83

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Dennis Donald Zoet, age 83 of Caledonia, died Tuesday, Feb. 13. Dennis was an early pioneer of the Michigan Snowmobile Association and loved marking, brushing and riding the trails. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of dedicated service. He spent many winters in the Upper Peninsula and loved...
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No funeral planned yet for ’66 WHS grad Susan Haller

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Susan Lynn Haller died Monday, Feb. 12, with her daughter by her side. She was 75 years old. She was born March 6, 1948, in Plainwell, to Walter and Marilyn Fifelski. She enjoyed volunteering at Project Hope, going to garage sales, and spending time with her great-granddaughters. A 1966 graduate...
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Yes It’s True: Our noble morality efforts have failed

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I had mixed emotions earlier this week when I read that the resource officer at Hopkins Schools was teaching fifth-graders to identify and resist bullying. There is no question that the problem of bullying needs to be addressed, especially as children start preparing for middle school. But I fear we...
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Service Thursday for Henry Blacquiere of Shelbyville

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Henry John Blacquiere III, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Feb. 9. Henry owned Blacquiere Masonry Co. for 40 years. He loved being with his family, motorcycling, boating, having coffee with his friends, traveling to Florida for the winter, and going to the Waffle House with his grandkids. Henry will...
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Decorated vet Bill Lohrberg dies at 77; funeral Saturday

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Merle "Bill" Lohrberg Jr., age 77 of Wyoming, died Feb. 9, at his home. He was best known as Papa Bill by those who loved him, and as a stellar joke-teller. Bill served his country as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, a Maverick, in Vietnam. He flew with the 13th...
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Wildcat bowlers will go for the Gold this Friday

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Louis Harnish Both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity bowling teams this weekend will be rolling for all the marbles in the O-K Gold Conference against Cedar Springs. The boys Monday lost to Grand Rapids Catholic Central 23-7 to fall into second place. The girls beat Catholic Central, which had...
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Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs

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COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins Township Board Monday night met for only the second time in the meeting room of its new digs in the...
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Hopkins 5th-graders given special bullying program

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Hopkins School Resource Officer Deputy Tracey Keefauver recently met with all Hopkins fifth-grade students to discuss the topic of bullying. The officer believes it is never too early to provide students with tools and education to prevent bullying in school. Topics included the emotional effects of bullying, as well as...
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Some Winterfest events this week, but it’s Feb. 17

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The Gun Lake Winterfest will have a full slate of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yankee Springs State Park, but some events will take place during this week.The Gun Lake Idol competition’s semifinal round will be held at the Gun Lake Casino at...
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Nostalgic corn dogs can transport us to fairgounds

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Yearning for a nostalgic delight? Corn Dogs are here to transport you to the fairgrounds and childhood memories with each and every bite!
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