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Celebration of life for Tim Curry is Feb. 17 in Martin
Tim Curry died Jan. 15, at his home in Martin. He was 61. Tim was born on Dec. 12, 1962 in Plainwell, to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla(Kent) Curry, who…
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Martin wins district team wrestling championship
The Martin High School wrestling team won the district team championship Wednesday night by defeating Gobles 45-23. and Bangor 63-12. Martin won all but one of its matches by fall. All…
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Education Foundation grant aids E. Coli probes
Wayland Union High School biology teacher Brittany Storey has received grant money from the Wayland Union Education Foundation to purchase equipment to allow her students to genetically engineer E. Coli…
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Mass of Christian burial is Monday for James Gill, 77
James Patrick Gill, age 77 of Byron Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 7. He was a huge fan of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He loved being anywhere with his beloved…
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Wildcat bowling teams roll over non-league opponent
The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams Thursday both turned back non-league opponent Wyoming, the boys 29-1 and the girls 27-3. The boys did take the first Baker game, 166-91…
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Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises
Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual…
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Army Bob: Candidates’ ages make VP choice important
by Robert M. Traxler “Your brain is still developing even after society calls you an adult. But it doesn’t last long. Once you hit your late 20s, you start a…
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Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery
Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a…
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WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life
The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game…
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Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals
Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking: Ivy…