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Preparing BBQ chicken for family picnic outings
by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe is for five pounds of a chicken legs and thighs combo, and makes it easy for a grab and go, but you can also…
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Hopkins now planning a drive-up grad ceremony
Hopkins Public Schools will deliver a "drive up" graduation ceremony for members of the Class of 2020 Friday, July 24, that will be live streamed to the vehicle and available…
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WHS grad earns nursing degree and now is an RN
Wayland High School graduate Olivia Myers, daughter of Todd and Shannon Mayers, has passed her NCLEX exam and now has her bachelor of science in nursing degree and is a…
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Let medical experts, not politicians, handle COVID-19
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Dr. Anthony Fauci, whose fame has risen far and wide because of the COVID-19…
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Ramblin’ Road: My deaf mother passed along gift
by Phyllis McCrossin Those who knew our mother knew her as a classy, wise Christian woman. What few people knew was Mom was incredibly deaf. A childhood fever left her…
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Martin Community food stand still offers goodies
Martin area resident Grace Hettinger today reports on Facebook there is lots of zucchini, a few cucumbers and peppers up for grabs at road side community fresh food stand three…
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Here’s how I see candidates in Aug. 4 primary election
“There ain’t a dime’s worth of difference between you two. I should’ve stayed home and planted corn.” — Bob Wenger of Middleville, speaking to GOP state representative candidates Gary Newell…
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Martin High grad Dennis Snyder dies in North Carolina
Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58, He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and…
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Longtime Martin physician Dr. Janis Pone dies at 100
Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…
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Wayland Supt. sends 1st letter to parents in district
It is an honor to serve you as the Superintendent of Wayland Union Schools. I am excited to begin this journey alongside each of you. During the next three months,…