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Funeral for Bob Stauffer will be March 22 in Martin
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…
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Gobles bests Lady Clippers to take district hoops title
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…
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Visitation for Bryan Rybiski slated for Friday, March 15
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…
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Laker, Coughlin named to O-K Gold all-star team
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…
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Wayland-Penasee Globe had 135-year run ’til 2019
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…
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No service planned for WHS grad Ruth Barrows, 93
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…
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Watson Plan Commission increased by 2 members
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…
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North Star Aggregates wins suit against Watson Twp.
North Star Aggregates has won its lawsuit against Watson Township in a ruling issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals. North Star, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, filed…
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Army Bob: Could we really survive a nuclear attack?
by Robert M. Traxler Let me start by saying the chances of a nuclear exchange are very remote. If you research the subject, please note the date of information used;…
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Martin concert band earns festival Division I rating
The Martin High School concert band earned a Division I (Superior) rating during the 2024 District X Band & Orchestra Festival at Grandville High School. This is the first time…