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Martin boys regain strength in 2nd half, but fall 66-54
by Austin Marsman Fennville handed Martin a tough hoops loss in a makeup game Monday, ending at 66-54 After the first quarter Fennville led 23-8 and widened its lead to…
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Funeral Saturday for Merla Williams, formerly of Wayland
Merla Williams, age 88, formerly of Wayland and Wyoming, died Wednesday, Feb. 14. Merla lived in the Saw Mill Estates community in Wayland for 10 years; she had a strong…
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Wildcat boys break out of bowling slump to edge TK
The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team Wednesday bounced back from a recent funk by edging Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 16-14. “What has been a struggle for the boys this year have…
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Viking boys, girls hope to capture league bowling titles
The Hopkins boys’ bowling team has gained sweet revenge in back to back victories over Kelloggsville, the Lady Vikings spot a 14-0-1 dual match record for the season. The Viking…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Feb. 17, 1993 A petition to recall Hopkins Board of Education member Christine Schwartz has been filed for a clarity hearing in Allegan with County Probate…
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One Small Voice: Re: school shootings, do something!
by Lynne Mandaville Another unholy, unnatural disaster! It has just happened again in the last couple of hours Wednesday. The 18th school shooting in the United States since Jan. 1,…
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Service will be Monday for Hilliards native Cliff Packer
Clifford Lee Packer, age 86, died Tuesday at Byron Center Manor. Cliff was born on April 24, 1931, in Hilliards, to Harold and Pauline Packer. He grew up in Hopkins…
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Hopkins boys edged 58-57 by Silver foe Calvin Christian
The Hopkins boys' basketball team fell one point short, 58-57, in an O-K Silver Conference matchup at Grandville Calvin Christian Tuesday night. The Vikings, with the loss, saw their overall…
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Lady Clippers triumph again over Fennville, 57 to 47
by Austin Marsman The Martin girls captured their first win in almost three weeks Monday night in a makeup basketball game, posting a 57-47 decision over Fennville. At the end…
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Service is Saturday in Martin for Jerry Mauchmar, 69
Jerry Lee Mauchmar Sr., age 69, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Jerry had a green thumb and was an avid gardener of fruits and vegetables with his wife, Virginia.…