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Ranger Rick: Trump is the clear choice for president

The presidential sweepstakes have been incessantly hammered by the Communist Chinese Coronavirus (Covid-19) questions, specifically at President Donald Trump. While he had nothing to do creating the virus, the Chinese…
Posted by Editor October 13, 2020
Posted inObituaries

Former DeJongh Grocery proprietor in Dorr passes

Jay DeJongh, proprietor of the DeJongh Grocery Store in Dorr until his retirement in 1987, died Sunday, Oct. 11, after 95 years of well-lived life. In his retirement, he enjoyed…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
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Hopkins ranked No. 6 in the state in AP football poll

The Hopkins High School varsity football team this week is rated No. 6 in the state in Division 5 by the Associated Press. Interestingly, Kalamazoo United, which has defeated the…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
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Wayland board pressured to fully reopen the schools

The subject once again Monday night was handling Covid-19, and members of the Wayland Board of Education had yet another lengthy and painful discussion about what to do about it.…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
Posted inObituaries

Longtime local restaurateur Mel Bartell dies at age 87

Longtime local restaurateur Emelda (Mel) A. Bartell of Wayland died peacefully Saturday Oct. 10. She was 87. Mel was born in Chicago to Joseph and Ann Kotarski. She married Thomas…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
Three barns in Dorr Twp. threatened by huge fire
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Three barns in Dorr Twp. threatened by huge fire

A huge fire occurred Monday evening at three barns on the property of Jim Sipkema at the corner of 140th Avenue and 14th Street in Dorr Township. Several fire departments…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
Posted inCommunity Notices

Martin High School closed by Covid for next 2 weeks

Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone, in a letter to parents today, wrote: “Due to the number of students in grades 9 through 12 that have been quarantined and/or isolated for COVID-19-related reasons,…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
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Sweet and sour pork offers us a nice change of pace

by Kathy Hamman Miller I love the fact you can make a hot dish that is both sweet and sour to the taste. This dish is a “sure to please”…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
Posted inSports

Lady Vikings take 2 of 3 matches at home, now 11-5

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team pushed its overall dual match record this season to 11-5 after a quad meet Saturday on the home floor against Allegan, Holland and…
Posted by Editor October 12, 2020
Posted inObituaries

Service set for Hopkins standout athlete Louie Stein

Lewis “Louie” Stein, age 64 of Dorr, died Friday, Oct. 9. A 1974 graduate of Hopkins High School, Louie was a standout wide receiver for the Vikings' football team and…
Posted by Editor October 11, 2020

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