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Hopkins Library closing temporarily for renovations

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Hopkins District Library will be closed for renovations starting Thursday, Feb. 15, for about four to six weeks. The renovations, which started last summer with a new roof and new siding, will include new carpets, walls, interior and exterior doors, and a fresh new layout. “We’re very excited about the...
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Service, luncheon planned for Margie Shoemaker, 86

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Margie Shoemaker, age 86, died Friday, Jan. 26. She is survived by her husband, Steve Shoemaker; children Teri (Johnny) Glasscock, Robert (Susie) Bride, and Tammy Bride; grandchildren Christopher (Corilynn) Bride, Robbie Bride; great-grandchildren Ty Bride, Allyah Bride, Jaden Anderson, Patric Bride, Sierra Bride, Gavin Bride, Brielle Bride, and Aubrey Bride;...
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Columns

Tuna Noodle Casserole taste worth all of the effort

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By Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Base: 16 ounces bag of extra wide egg noodles Olive oil to coat large stock pot - about 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon minced garlic 10 ounces sliced mushrooms 1/2 large onion diced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 cup flour...
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Army Bob: Let’s be more civil on Townbroadcast

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by Robert M. Traxler It is clear that folks are lining up into camps filled with hate and vitriol, both the progressives and the conservatives. Try as one may, the other side will not allow the other to be civil. Now this on a national level is one thing, but...
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Here we go again: She left to spend time with family

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I don’t trust gummint. I trust the people.” — Then President George W. Bush Many observers have tried to help us understand why so many United State citizens do not trust the government they...
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Sports

Martin wrestling team is Leslie tourney runner-up

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The Martin wrestling team checked in second Saturday at the at Leslie Blackhawk Invitational Manchester took first in the competition with 204 points, Martin accumulated 166 and St. Louis 163.5 in the 22-team field. Clipper grapplers earn medals during the day were:  • First - Logan Gilbert at 113 lbs....
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Wayland Middle School spelling bee champ decided

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The Wayland Union Middle School Spelling Bee went 13 rounds and resulted in Audra Nielson claiming the title as champion. The winning word was "insufferable." Ariel White came in second place, Lena Phillips in third, and Brayden Miner fourth. All four students now will move on to the Allegan Country...
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Wayland Middle School students join honors choir

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Two Wayland Middle School students took part in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir Thursday, Jan. 25 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Eighth-grader Ariel White (left) and sixth-grader Elaina Thomas represented Wayland in the event.
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Vicki Pintarelli’s graveside service will be in spring

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Victoria Pintarelli, age 59, died Thursday, Jan. 25. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Phyllis Pintarelli and brother, John Pintarelli. She is survived by her brother, Jeff (Joyce) Pintarelli; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of Vicki’s life will be held graveside in the...
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A bad night for local boys’ basketball teams in 3 losses

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The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team suffered its eighth consecutive loss of the season Friday night, 66-52, to Grandville Calvin Christian. The Vikings at one time owned a 4-1 mark, but now remains winless in the O-K Silver Conference at 0-6. The Martin boys’ basketball squad remained winless in 12...
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