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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Sir Winston Churchill, while praising the British Air Force for holding off the German…

Darlene (Dever) Terrell age 68, died unexpectedly in her home Tuesday, Feb. 3. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart and the many memories of laughter and good…

The roll continues for the Hopkins girls’ basketball team. The Lady Vikings again stepped outside league competition Saturday and came away with a 44-34 victory over East Grand Rapids. It…

A Versiti Blood Center of Michigan blood bank will be conducted from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Berkshire Hathaway & RTI, located at 77 124th Ave.,…

Wayland High School Student Council members attended the MASC Regional Connect Conference Tuesday at Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids. Students participated in leadership development sessions and collaborated with peers from…

Troy David Brendemihl, age 51, died Friday, Feb. 6. Troy had a caring and kind heart for others – he loved preparing and cooking meals for his friends, family and…

Charles “Chuck” Jay Lynema, age 67, died Monday, Dec. 1, in Plainwell, Chuck blessed many with his unconditional love for family and God. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed…

Word has been received of the death of Karen Nofsinger of Kentwood, Wayland High School's first orchestra director, who was 71 and retired. Nofsinger organized and coordinated the unique visit…

To say that Hopkins girls’ basketball has been on a roll lately is an understatement. The Lady Vikings Friday evening posted a 61-28 victory over Wyoming Godwin Heights, scoring their…

Pine Street Elementary spelling bee winners were announced this week. The top three spellers were (from left) runner-up Colton Walma, first-place winner: Rebecca Neuman and third place Lillyanna Terry.