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Nicole Bush named to athletic hall of fame at MSU

Nicole Bush Ray Antel Nicole Bush, three-time state champion in high school cross-country and national champion in the steeplechase in NCAA competition, now has one more honor to add to…

Editor July 24, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Friday for Dennis McBride

Dennis Ray McBride, aged 71 of Wayland, died at home Wednesday, surrounded by his wife and three children. Most people who knew him called him Denny, but those whom he…

Editor July 24, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Three oldies stars deserved better luck

“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — Albert King, “Born Under a Bad Sign.” Bert Kaempfert There is lots of lore about popular…

Editor July 23, 2023

Sports

Brad Moelker steps down as Martin hoops coach

Brad Moelker Martin is searching for a new varsity basketball coach, as Brad Moelker is stepping down after seven years at the helm. Moelker earlier this year announced he was…

Editor July 23, 2023

Columns

Ground turkey stew can be hearty leftovers addition

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 12 oz bag frozen sliced carrots 1 small sweet onion diced 2 pounds ground turkey 1 quart stewed tomatoes (28 ounce can) 32 ounces…

Editor July 23, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Somebody wants to keep us all divided

Whilst perusing Facebook over the past week, I’ve been struck by the huge number of postings about the country music song “Try That in a Small Town” and the movie…

Editor July 22, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Graham Krauss is July 25

Graham Krauss, age 76, of Hudsonville, died Thursday July 20. Graham dedicated his life to helping guide others as a teacher for 38 years. He taught multiple subjects, including woodshop,…

Editor July 22, 2023

Obituaries

Service for Sidney Haskill will be July 29 in Dorr

A visitation for Sidney will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4219 Park Ln., Dorr, followed by a funeral noon. Sidney Haskill,…

Editor July 22, 2023

Community Notices

Gravestone dedication to honor Civil War veteran

A Civil War gravestone dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township. The ceremony will honor John H. Staring, who served…

Editor July 22, 2023

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday for Audryana Holben, 22

Audryana Lain Holben, age 22, died Monday, July 17, at her apartment in Georgetown Township near Grand Valley State University. She was a fun, kind-hearted woman with a passion to…

Editor July 21, 2023