Henry Gerrit was born Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, to Mitch and Angela Correll of Sully. He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has an older sister, Dorothy, age 20 months.
Grandparents are Susan Beyer and the late Loren Beyer of Sully; and Randy and Rene Correll of Callender.
Great-grandmother is Artie Shirbroun...
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Chronology

From the 2020 Hometown Press files
Obituaries
Nov. 11, 2019 David Smith, 70
Jan. 1 Zetta Rae Stock, 88
Jan. 2 Edna Ozinga, 100
Jan. 2 Dick L. Dunsbergen, 76
Jan. 2 Larry Weter, 67
Jan. 5 Janet Handley, 77
Jan. 8 Barb Van Wyngarden, 69
Jan. 18 Roger Conn, 77
Jan. 24 Russ Stravers, 77
Jan. 26 Bob Guthrie, 56
Jan. 29 Ada Van Maanen, 78
Feb....
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1st State Bank announces New Sharon branch expansion

1st State Bank’s New Sharon branch opened for business on Monday, Jan. 4. 1st State Bank employees shown above are Amara Mart, DeLaney DeZwarte, and James Walkup, branch manager.
1st State Bank in Lynnville has been a cornerstone financial institution serving the banking needs of the community since its inception in 1912. Over the years, their banking...
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Lynnville’s Smokin’ J’s BBQ owners plan for second location, J’s 2 Pub & Grub in Reasnor

There is a new BBQ joint coming to Jasper County, and it’s an expansion that will get the tastebuds of BBQ fans watering. Jeff and Jodi Arment of Lynnville, owners of Lynnville’s Smokin’ J’s BBQ, are describing their new year’s announcement of expansion to a second location as “coming full circle.” The couple, who is...
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A year in review: The good, bad, and ugly of 2020

As we reflect on the roller coaster of a year 2020 was, we are well aware it has been a year full of uncertainty, heartache and headache, and disappointment. We keep those who have struggled, mourned, and faltered close to our hearts. However, the year wasn’t without reason for celebration and praise. Join us as...
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A Slice of Home, By Simone Bates – New Year, Old Memories

Happy New Year!
Am I the only one sighing in relief to see 2020 behind us? Even with no guarantees of what this new year will hold, there is something liberating about releasing an old year and taking hold of what is new. For my husband and me, 2021 is the year we look forward to...
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Hay takes first at Colfax-Mingo JV/Girls Tournament

Sophomore Malcolm Hay wrestles at Colfax-Mingo, where he went 2-1 and placed first at 145 pounds.
After a two-week break in action, a few Lynnville-Sully grapplers returned to the mats on Saturday, Jan. 2, for the Colfax-Mingo JV/Girls Tournament. The highlight of the day was a first-place finish by sophomore Malcolm Hay, who went 2-1.
Hay, wrestling...
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