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Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses

HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Features

Turkey Trot raises almost $2,400 and food collection

The fourth annual Turkey Trot Hand 2 Hand fund-raiser was a huge success this year, according to organizers. There were nearly 100 individuals who participated by either walking or running…

Editor November 30, 2021

Community Notices

Martin Schools asks people to mask up, social distance

Martin Public Schools officials are asking students, parents and staff to wear masks and practice social distancing for the next three weeks because of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Obituaries

Cremation has taken place for Michael McLain, 67

Michael McLain, age 67, died Saturday, Nov. 27. He is survived by his children Joseph (Alisha) McLain, Patrick (Katey) McClain, Katie Kaminski; eight grandchildren; mother, Norma McLain; brothers Roger (Cindy)…

Editor November 30, 2021

Obituaries

Former Postmaster Peggy Blok of Moline dies at 91

Former Moline Postmaster Peggy Blok, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 28. She is survived by her children Rick and Donna Blok, Marilyn Middleton, Carolyn Carpenter, Pete and Mary Blok; 14 grandchildren;…

Editor November 30, 2021

Sports

All-Stater Emma Tornes to play softball at Cornerstone

Wayland High School senior Emma Tornes (seated, center), an All-State outfielder last spring for the Wildcats, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids.…

Editor November 29, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Memories of Thanksgivings past live on

by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Ours was fairly quiet, it was just King, our daughter, her twin sons and me. I cooked. We ate buffet…

Editor November 29, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be Dec. 12 for Edith Kilmer, 86

Edith Kilmer, age 86, of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 26 Edith was beautiful, smart, funny and just purely good. Her concern for others was so genuine and true. She lived…

Editor November 29, 2021

Columns

Grandma used shortening for oatmeal raisin cookies

by Kathy Hamman Miller I always wondered why Grandma used shortening in her baking recipes and learned that it did have a purpose. It has a higher melting point than…

Editor November 28, 2021

Editorial

I don’t think I stepped in it about Big Boy and Covid

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have received some negative feedback from and challenges to my announcement that…

Editor November 27, 2021