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Maple Nut Bread provided courtesy of a family friend
by Kathy Hamman Miller Maple Nut Bread was always a favorite of a family friend, Margaret Bullock, who liked to bake sharing with family and friends. With her being a…
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Yes It’s True: We want our judges to ‘hang ’em high’
While watching the conduct of the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisc., my memories of a similar judge in Hastings resurfaced. Bruce Schroeder’s stern lecture to…
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Funeral will be Friday for Roman ‘Mike’ Karpinski, 72
Roman “Mike” Karpinski, age 72, died Friday, Nov. 12. Roman grew up in Middleville and graduated in 1967. He attended Michigan Career Tech and started working at Keeler Brass as…
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Service set for Tuesday in Dorr for Cheryl Atkinson, 77
Cheryl Atkinson, age 77, died Friday, Nov. 12. Cheryl loved to cook. She had an open door policy to her entire neighborhood. She enjoyed watching her family play sports. She…
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Gary Webb of Hamilton passes Thursday at age 67
Gary T. Webb, age 67, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Nov. 11. Gary was born May 5, 1954, to Worley and Margaret Webb, who preceded him in death as well as his…
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Two turnovers turn the tide against Clippers in semis
It certainly was not déjà vu all over again Friday night when Martin lost 36-14 at Lenawee Christian in the state eight-man football semifinals. The Clippers a year ago made…
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So ‘Old Man Winter’ finally has made an appearance?
It's unofficially being called the first snowfall of the 2021-22 winter season, just as shown here in the back yard of Wayland-are resident Brenda Sipkema. The unusually warm fall finally…
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Memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 26, for Bill Bolt
William (Bill) Bolt of Hopkins died Tuesday, Nov. 9. He was 73. Known for his booming voice, demanding presence, and "work is life" ethic, he collected all kinds of friends,…
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Mass for Mike Tobolic is Wednesday at St. Therese
Michael Tobolic, age 65, died Thursday, Nov. 11. He is survived by his children Joseph (Abby Merritt) Tobolic, Nicholas (Eva) Tobolic, Tess (Brian) Marhofer, Jake (Victoria) Tobolic, Abigail Tobolic; four…
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Wood bridge on 140th Ave. in Leighton to be repaired
The 140th Avenue bridge finally will get a repair job done, the Leighton Township Board learned Thursday evening. Supervisor Steve Wolbrink told his colleagues that Craig Atwood from the Allegan…