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Making ‘Monster cookies’ in time for holiday season
by Kathy Hamman Miller This is my most requested recipe and it might surprise you that even though I have made these for more than 50 years, it does not…
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Man gets year in jail in WHS grad’s shooting death
John Jacob Spangenberg, 24, of Kalamazoo, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month and was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for accidentally shooting and killing Wayland High School…
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Gun Lake Tribe continues with charitable donations
The Gun Lake Tribe has announced it has donated $14,339.42 to the Community Action Agency of Allegan County, and Hopkins Public Schools has reported it received $25,000 to help with…
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Area emergency personnel rescue injured trail user
An injured person on a trail in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area was rescued Sunday by personnel from the Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Departments and Wayland Area Emergency Services. Firefighters and…
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Covid-19 wreaks havoc on local school populations
Michigan schools’ enrollment fell by 53,200 students this fall as the Coronavirus pandemic raged. The attached graphic shows Allegan County losses totalling 903 students, according to CEPI, as reported by…
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Local youth undergoes serious brain surgery in GR
A Go Fund Me campaign has been started for Bryce (Bruce) Permoda, son of Patrick and Patty Permoda. A family member reported Bryce was very lethargic and a decision was…
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Green New Deal, the left will be America’s ruination
The following "letter" was actually submitted to the comments section response to a column penned by Army Bob: To the editor: The far left’s vision to print money to “transform”…
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Private family service held for Lillian Jager of Hopkins
Lillian Jager (Burian) of Hopkins loving mother and grandmother, died Thursday, Dec 10. Lillian worked many years for both Smith Lumber and Hoeksema Hardware, helping many find their way with…
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Yes It’s True: Covid burns Martin athletic teams again
The Martin High School athletic calendar on the district’s web site indicates an MHSAA semifinals football contest Tuesday at Adrian Lenawee Christian. Prospects for such a game appear to be…
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Colin Weber chooses UNC-Charlotte to play football
Hopkins High School senior Colin Weber, one of the most sought-after athletes in West Michigan this year, has decided to extend his football playing next year at the University of…