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Service will be Monday for Connie DeVriendt, 63
Connie DeVriendt age 63, died Thursday, May 16. Connie enjoyed her pets, fishing, and spoiling all children, but most of all, she loved her family. She is survived by her…
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Funeral Tuesday at St. Mary’s for Esther Boerman
Esther Boerman, age 96, died, Thursday, May 16. She is survived by her many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Boerman; and siblings…
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One Small Voice: What do we mean in abortion debate?
by Lynn Mandaville I wish people would simply say what it is they really mean. Or act in a manner that reflects the way they say they really feel. Case…
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Write It Right: Ryan Martin not leaving Plan Commision
Townbroadcast Tuesday night incorrectly indicated Planning Commissioner Ryan Martin asked not to be reappointed for another three-year term. His wishes were misinterpreted. He will remain for another term and there…
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Wildcat boys runners-up in Division 2 track regional
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team Friday came home from Mason with the Division 2 regionals runner-up trophy. The girls’ squad didn’t do badly either, finishing sixth among the 15…
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Lady Vikings 4th, boys 7th in regional track contests
The Hopkins girls took fourth place with 57 points in the regional track meet at Sturgis Friday. The Viking boys were seventh with 42 points. Otsego won both the boys’…
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Yes It’s True: I fell for Pillow Guy’s huckster sales pitch
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." — Proverbs in the Old Testament I have long prided myself in avoiding hucksterism and foolish purchases of goods…
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HAFA award winner wants to become a veterinarian
The Hopkins Area Fire Department has announced that Jordan DeBoer is this year's recipient of the Hopkins Area Volunteer Firemen’s Fund scholarship. Jordan plans ton attending Grand Rapids Community College…
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Martin senior earns a slew of awards to go to college
Martin High School senior Mackenzie Gilson accepts one of her many awards announced Thursday evening from Superintendent David Harnish. Among her accolades were the Fenner Family Scholarship, Martin Education Scholarship,…
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Army Bob: Follow the money on Green New Deal
by Robert M. Traxler The third in the ongoing series concerning the Green New Deal, as posted on the Green Party’s web site. Exactly how the Green New Deal will…