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Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’
Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman, who has completed her U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas and now is certified as “Airman” earned airman of the year honors from…
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Yes It’s True: My step aunt’s life imitated art
One of the very first times I watched actress Tyne Daly practice her craft was in a made for television 1974 movie, “Larry,” which was based on a true story.…
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WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet
The Wayland boys bowling team came in first at the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Wildcat girls, meanwhile, took second place, therefore enabling…
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Army Bob: So who backs losing causes?
by Robert M. Traxler As this column has quoted the old proverb before “victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is a bastard.” So, with hindsight being 20/20 we can…
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Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville
The Martin girls’ basketball team was doubled up 68-34 by an 18-1 Saugatuck Wednesday evening. However, the Martin boys' basketball squad won a 62-59 thriller on Senior Night over Fennville.…
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Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney
The Hopkins Junior High Conduct of Meetings team placed second in the regional tournament Wednesday and now is heading to state to compete in a couple of weeks. Team members…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Wayland before the 1883 fire 25 Years Ago — Feb. 21, 2000 No fewer than 10…
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Funeral will be Friday for Chuck Snell, 68
Charles “Chuck” M. Snell, age 68, of Dorr died Sunday, Feb. 16. Chuck enjoyed anything outdoors. From hunting and collecting antlers to riding his Harley, he rarely spent time inside.…
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Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering
The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night lifted its overall season record to 13-6 by getting past non-league opponent Grand Rapids Coveant Christian, 54-47. Senior ace Harmony Laker, nearing the…
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Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament
Four Hopkins High School grapplers placed among the top four in their weight divisions placing in the top 4 Saturday at the individual regionals to their tickets to the individual…