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Brian Gordon’s funeral will be at Martin church July 18
Brian Gordon died Friday, July 7, at his home in Hamilton. He was 66. He was born March 8, 1967, in Kokomo, Indi., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Sproal)…
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Celebration of life will be later for Walt Alflen, 93
Word has been received of the death Sunday July 9, in Bradenton, Fla., of Walter Alflen, formerly of Wayland. He was 93. Known as a terrific husband, father, grandfather and…
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Lumberyard request to use storage building approved
The Lumberyard Event Center at 780 W. Maple St. earned a recommendation from the City Planning Commission Tuesday for its intention to use a storage building for wedding event-related activities.…
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Celebration of life for Ryan Sprague will be Thursday
Ryan Sprague, age 51,died while surrounded by his family Saturday, July 8. Ryan enjoyed fishing, hunting, shopping, and especially golfing and loved spending time with his family. Ryan accepted people…
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Hilliards ball fields to be named for Doug Adamczyk
Doug Adamczyk The softball teams that play regularly at the Hilliards Park want to name the ballpark after Douglas Adamczyk, beloved longtime local resident who died June 19. The Hopkins…
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Service July 15 for retired Hopkins schools employee
Donald Martin Stampfler, 65 of Prairieville Township, died Sunday July 2, at his home on Crooked Lake after battling AML cancer for more than a year. Donald was born Jan.…
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Sustainable business park project wins state grant
The Michigan Public Service Commission has awarded a $5 million grant to the Sustainable Business Park project planned at a Dorr Township site. The project is being overseen by the…
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Interview with State Rep. Smit was disappointing
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Rick Albin Rep. Rachelle Smit Though I am grateful that Rick Albin and WOOD-TV…
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Hometown Day planned in Martin all day Saturday
The community of Martin will celebrate “Hometown Day” all day Saturday, July 15. The festival will include a car show at Clippers Cafe on the south side of town at…
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Berry No Churn Ice Cream dessert surprisingly easy
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 4 cups of hulled, cleaned, strawberries cut into 1/2-inch chunks (I’ve used this recipe with a variety of fruits also, completely your choice) 2 cups…