2018 – Page 98

Army Bob: Will left and right move more to the center?

Former Secretary of State, First Lady, United States Senator from New York and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton keeps reliving and rationalizing her loss to President Donald Trump. In a speech…

Editor April 13, 2018

Sports

Viking track teams win over Lee in season openers

The Hopkins varsity track teams opened their dual meet seasons by getting past O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Lee. The girls crushed the Lady Rebels 120-10, but the boys won…

Editor April 12, 2018

Articles

Martin Twp. to pursue compliance issues; fines possible

by Austin Marsman A gravel pit located at 1082 10th Street, owned by Nathan Knight, is the center of two controversies discussed at Wednesday's Martin Township Board meeting. The first…

Editor April 12, 2018

Articles

Shifting cemetery in Martin Twp. to get retaining wall

by Austin Marsman The Martin Township Board dealt with ongoing issues with shifting cemeteries at its regular meeting Wednesday night accepting a $4,900 bid from Property Revolution, formerly CNC Lawncare,…

Editor April 12, 2018

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‘Air park’ referendum on busy Leighton primary ballot

Leighton Township voters will be given a busy ballot in the Aug. 7 primary election, featuring the very contentious "airpark" issue. The matter is so contentious that citizens who oppose…

Editor April 12, 2018

Articles

Leighton Twp. continues to experience growing pains

Political science, economics, sociology and history has long taught that growth cannot be stopped, it can only be managed. Such was obvious at the Leighton Township Planning Commission meeting Wednesday…

Editor April 12, 2018

Sports

‘Cat track teams lose season debuts to GR Christian

Both the Wayland High School track teams got off to a rough season start Wednesday in dual meet losses to O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Christian. The boys lost…

Editor April 12, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats split with TK in opening twin bill

The varsity softball team split a doubleheader with Middleville Thornapple Kellogg in its season opener, losing the nightcap, 10-9 after besting the Trojans 10-7 in the opener. TK came up…

Editor April 11, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings shut out Godwin in soccer opener

The Hopkins girls' soccer team blanked Wyoming Godwin Heights in its season opener Wednesday. Hopkins goals were scored by Keelan Kilbane and Abby Boeve. Arika Hoffman had 2 assists. Sam Sebright…

Editor April 11, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Godwin to launch season

The Hopkins softball team started the season Tuesday with a band by defeating Wyoming Godwin Heights 20-4 and 16-2 in an O-K Silver Conference doubleheader. Sophomore Kelsey Dusseau pitched three…

Editor April 11, 2018