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Joyce Faye Lockhart Wildenthal

1 year ago By News Staff

Joyce Fay Lockhart Wildenthal (1937–2025)

Joyce Fay Lockhart Wildenthal, 87, died peacefully asleep in her rural home near Williamston, Michigan, on January 7. She was in declining health for many years. She had a long career as a biological laboratory technician and manager at Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing and a lifelong love for science.

Livestock show raises over $450,000

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The 81st Annual Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale wrapped up this past Saturday night with more than $350,000 in market animal sales. The show began at 9 a.m.

AHS tennis courts revamped

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Correspondent

Alpine High School’s tennis courts are getting a much-needed facelift thanks to the support of Ward 5 City Councilor Rick Stephens, who provided the materials and labor for the project. The courts, which had suffered decades of wear and tear, were in poor condition, with large cracks and gaping holes that rendered them unusable.

Paul Roger Olsen

1 year ago By News Staff

Paul Roger Olsen of Alpine died Wednesday, January 8, in Midland. He was born on January 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Lois (Mead) and Peter Olsen. Paul grew up in small-town Iowa and, after graduating as a Political Science major from the University of Iowa, served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Butzbach, Germany, where he and newlywed Nan (Bray) started a family. In 1959, Paul and Nan returned to her hometown of Austin and would later separate.

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