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Basketball mother, wife Teri Hudson dies at age 56
Teri Ann (Cole) Hudson, age 56, of Wyoming, died Monday, Nov. 29. Teri was the matriarch of the basketball family of Hudsons in Wayland and wife of longtime Wayland High…
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Wayland 8th-12th grade choirs plan holiday concert
The Wayland Union Schools 8th-12th Grade Choirs present will present a vocal concert for the holiday season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts…
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Billy Bregg of Hopkins wins service award at AAESA
Pictured left to right: Billy Bregg, Mike Grosso and Molly Mellema Former Hopkins Board of Education President Bill Bregg has been recognized for 24 years of dedication to the Allegan…
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Service Thursday for Ron Priest, lifetime local man
Ronald (Ron) Priest, died at the age of 78 Friday, Nov. 26, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ron was a lifelong resident of Allegan County. Born Jan. 31, 1943, to…
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Memorial mass will be Dec. 3 for Gerard Kwiatkowksi
Gerard Albert Kwiatkowski, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 25. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean; children Ben (Sue) Kwiatkowski, Kathy (Vic) Caines, Tammy (Dan) Ayriss,…
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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly mimics corporate liar
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul…
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Hopkins doubles up Martin in hoops season opener
Mady Weber (22) sneaks past Clipper defenders Elizabeth Reinke (21) and Lynsey Jager (10) to scored a couple of her game-high 22 points. Hopkins and Martin ushered in the 2021-22…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…