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Martin Hometown Day July 10 regarded as big success
The Martin Hometown Day Saturday, was a huge success, according to a spokesperson from the Martin Pride group on Facebook. "We are so proud of Martin," she wrote. "We were…
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Memorial service will be Tuesday for Linda Wykstra
Linda Lea Wykstra, 72, of Martin, died Saturday, July 10, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born Oct.25, 1948, to Paul and Elene Plank, Linda grew up in…
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No service planned for Bruce Leech, 77, of Dorr
Bruce E. Leech, age 77, died Thursday July 8. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Karen, who was his soul mate as well for 26 years. He also…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Steve Shelley, 70
Steve Shelley Sr., age 70, died Friday, July 9. Steve graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. He was a professional cook. Steve worked…
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Comparisons of Trump and Rev. Jim Jones frightening
To the editor: From Thom Hartman: Representative Jackie Spears got it right, and she should know. Back in 1978, Spears – then a 28-year-old aide to Congressman Leo Ryan –…
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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal
The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert…
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Prospects looking good for local Balloonfest Sept. 11
It appears plans are moving ahead for a Wayland Balloonfest Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field north of town, but it isn’t known as yet whether it will include a…
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So… this lady can drive Grandpa Truck’s stick shift
by Denise Dykstra When I was young, my grandpa would take my brother and me to school. He had this odd colored green pick up. It seemed giant to me…
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Army Bob: Sorry, folks, I’ve got to call out my detractors
“Only Neanderthals question science.” — CNN “The left wants us woke -- they have awoken a sleeping giant.” — Fox News. by Robert M. Traxler It is past time to…
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Robert Clawson’s services will be at Hopkins home
The visitation and funeral for Robert Clawson will be held Thursday and Friday at his family home at 2281 126th Ave., Hopkins. Clawson, 85, was born Jan. 26, 1936, and…