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Ranger Rick: Desperate Dems launch another sideshow vs. Trump
Democrats never get any sleep and it is making them loony. They need to take a breath, get outside once in a while, talk to constituents, walk the dog, and…
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Services will be Friday for musician Joan (Baugh) Gross
Joan Gross, 91, died Sunday Sept. 29. Joan loved music and played violin with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony. She was gifted in crafts such as sewing, and needle works. Joan…
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Laurie Trutsch’s service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, in Allegan
Delores “Laurie” Ardel Trutsch, died Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 78 due to various complications. She managed a restaurant, opened a gift shop, worked as a teacher’s aide,…
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Mass of Christian Burial for Gerie Fleser is Wednesday
Geraldine “Gerie” Lee Fleser, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 28,. Gerie was born Oct. 28, 1940, in North Dorr. She touched many lives whether it was watching several children who called…
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Celebration of life will be Wednesday for Sheila Muller
Sheila Muller, age 74, died in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 29. Sheila loved family gatherings at Selkirk Lake, shopping trips, reading, going…
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EEE changes schedule for Friday’s WHS homecoming game
The Wayland Union School District has announced schedule changes for Friday night's homecoming football game. Supt. Norm Taylor said, "With a recent case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in…
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Terri Rios was right about Dorr Twp. master plan bidding
After three years of dissing Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios, it’s time for yours truly to acknowledge something she has done that was indeed the right thing, against the tide…
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Clippers now 5-0, inching closer to football playoff berth
The Martin varsity football team moved its season record to 5-0 Saturday evening with a convincing 62-20 triumph at St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic. The game was postponed Friday evening…
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Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins
Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son,…
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Otsego C-C Invitational unkind to Wildcats and Vikings
The Otsego Bulldog Invitational was unkind to the Wayland and Hopkins cross-country teams Saturday. The Lady Wildcats checked in 19th among 21 teams and Hopkins suffered the indignity of being…