The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team overcame the weather and Calvin Christian Friday night 58-43. The verdict left the Vikings with a 9-4 overall record and 4-2 in the league. They are still chasing Godwin, which is undefeated in the O-K Silver, and NorthPointe Christian. Hopkins led 14-10, 32-24 and 44-33 at the period stops. […]
The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team is undefeated since the holiday break. The Lady Vikings pulled out a 55-49 thriller Friday night over Grandville Calvin Christian to claim their sixth straight victory and push their overall season record to 7-4. Coach John Robinson’s group was last defeated in December by a Hamilton team that now
The Wall! Not one cent for the wall, or as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced, not more than one dollar for the immoral wall. Walls are immoral according to Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Wait, didn’t they both vote funds for a wall on the border with Mexico in the past? Yes, yes
James E. Miling of Grand Rapids, father of Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was 90. Jim served his country during the Korean War. He had a great love for the outdoors, and many happy memories camping and fishing on the mouth of the Two Hearted River in the U.P. “Grandpa
Jerome “Jerry” Bowerman age 68 of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jerry’s gruff exterior held a huge heart, that loved his family dearly and would do anything for his family and friends. He worked at Spartan Stores for 39 years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed travel with family, cook outs and Natty Light. He
A 34-year-old Wayland woman was found guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court of attempted operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. Amber Lea Collige, 34, had pleaded no contest to driving a fast food vehicle that struck and killed 5-year-old Blake Huffman riding a bicycle last July in the Windsor Woods mobile
Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams blanked the depleted ranks of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights 30-0 Thursday afternoon and Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. Godwin had a difficult time fielding a full team because it did not have school. Highlight of the competition was a 224 rolled by Lady Vikings’ sophomore
“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John Wooden’s quote because I so often see rubbish and garbage strewn along the side of the road. And I wonder what possible excuse anyone can
A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn’t appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented a proposed ordinance to ban fireworks from being shot off from 1 to 8 a.m. on the days in which they are legal. The proposed
Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family — especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon Church and Brittany Dickson; brothers Jonathon Church Jr., Austin and Riley Horter, and Carter Dickson; grandparents Valorie and Jim Anderson; and many aunts, uncles, and
