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Funeral mass Wednesday for Barbara Lenhart, 65
Barbara “Aunt Barb” Harriet Lenhart, age 65 of Byron Center, died Saturday, Jan. 15, after battling cancer. Barb was a beloved wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her…
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Make crustless chicken pie in crockpot for a busy day
Crustless Chicken pot pie crockpot style — The perfect go-to recipe for a busy day that works well to throw together in the morning before you head out. Easy cleanup,…
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Allegan County’s Covid death toll approaching 300
The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that six more patients have died from the Covid-19 virus over the past week, bringing the total since mid-December to 53. A total…
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Martin boys post win at Gobles; girls’ slump persists
The Martin boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory of the season overall Friday night with a 50-42 decision at Gobles. The Lady Clippers' recent slump , however, continued…
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Service Jan. 15 for Hopkins dairy farmer David Schafer
David Schafer died Tuesday, Jan.11, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He married Geraldine Blackwood on July 23, 1985. They raised their family of six children on the farm.…
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Both Wildcat girls and boys stumble at South Christian
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team ran into a South Christian outfit that also sported a 5-2 overall record Friday night, but it was the Wildcats who came up short,…
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Lady Vikings get past NorthPointe, but guys fall
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team recorded a 52-39 victory Friday night on the road against O-K Silver Conference rival North Pointe Christian. The verdict left the Lady Vikings with…
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Fire severely damages house in Shelbyville area
Hopkins, Allegan and Martin fire departments Friday morning responded to a call of a structure fire in Shelbyville. The more than 100-year-old house was damaged severely by the blaze, but…
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Funeral is Wednesday for WHS grad Deb Kammeraad
Wayland High School graduate Debra VanOtterloo Kammeraad, 64, of Kentwood, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Debra was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, sports, gardening and spending time with her family.…
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Grandview Estates site preliminary plat approved
The Wayland Township Board Monday, Jan. 3, approved a preliminary plat plan for the Grandview Estates residential development on 129th Avenue. The 20-unit project is not without opposition. Planning Commissioner…