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Martin boys appear to enjoy hoops season turnaround
The Martin boys' varsity basketball team has gone 6-1 since an ugly 2-8 start for the season. The Clippers lifted their overall record to 8-9 Tuesday night with a 52-41…
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Ranger Rick: At the 11th hour, it is Hillary again?
The Democrat debates certainly did heat up recently and tonight's debate will be interesting. If you call socialism/communism being in vogue, giveaways, tax the rich (read that middle class), free…
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Green Lake funeral Feb. 26 for Owen Johnson, 89
Owen Johnson, age 89, of Caledonia, died Saturday, Feb. 22. Owen was a loyal husband, a faithful father and fun grandpa. Owen was a Korean conflict veteran, serving in the…
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Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Pete Miller
Peter Jon Miller Sr., age 73, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb. 23. Pete loved spending time with his family and will remain in their hearts forever. He retired from General…
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Curt Noecker to have private memorial service
Curt L. Noecker, 77, of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 20, at Ascension Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Born Nov. 6, 1942, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the…
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Funeral will be Saturday for Roman Marklevitz, 88
Roman Marklevitz, age 88, of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 21. Roman was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Spartan Stores for 35 years. Roman loved the outdoors, hunting, and…
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‘Cats, Vikings to meet again in girls’ district opener
Wayland will play Hopkins at 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the opening round of the Division 2 district girls’ basketball tournament at South Christian High School. Other teams in…
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Lady Wildcats give South a tussle until 4th quarter
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team led South Christian by two points going into the final eight minutes, but the visitors exploded for 25 points in the final quarter to…
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Martin looks forward to revenge showdown with Gobles
It was a festive Seniors Night celebration at Martin High School, where the home team cruised to its 17th victory in 18 starts by turning back Fennville, 51-38. The Lady…
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NorthPointe upsets Vikings to jeopardize outright title
NorthPointe Christian came to Hopkins Friday night with upset on their minds. And they got just what they wanted with a 69-63 overtime verdict. Led by a two-man offensive wrecking…