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Local State Police trooper, secretary win state honors
Two members of the Wayland post of the Michigan State were awarded the Dr. Carl Gerstacker Trooper of the Year and the Floyd R. Bell Jr. Civilian of the Year…
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Lady Vikings serious contenders for O-K Silver crown
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team, winner of its last six ballgames consecutively, is in a serious hunt for an O-K Silver Conference championship. The Lady Vikings Thursday night stepped…
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Army Bob: What about about states’ rights vs. federal laws?
One of my favorite statements is, “Beware of what you wish for, you may get it.” The folks who opened this Pandora’s box are mostly (but not exclusively) liberal, on…
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Memorial service Feb. 7 for Hopkins native Lyle Rutgers
Hopkins native Lyle Rutgers died Thursday, Jan. 11, at his home in Mattawan. He had turned 83 years old last month. He was born Dec. 19, 1934, to Herman and…
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Basura: Back to Florida to visit gators, birds, dead fish
“Hope is the thing with feathers.” — Emily Dickinson I’m sure my loyal readers – both of them – remember fondly my description of kayaking at Myakka State Park, about…
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Improving ‘Cat bowlers almost upset South Christian
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team, which has been on a bit of a roll lately, came within just one spare of upsetting South Christian, one of the two best…
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Viking boys suffer 1st season loss on the lanes, 17-13
The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team Wednesday suffered its first dual match loss of the season, 17-13 to O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The Rockets came out of the Baker…
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Carter Nyp plans to play hoops at Cornerstone next year
Wayland High School standout senior forward Carter Nyp has signed to continue his basketball career at Cornerstone University next year. The Wildcats' leading scorer this season, he is pictured herewith…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Jan. 20, 1993 “Arnold” and “Pork Chop,” two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs owned by Windsor Woods two mobile home park families, the Tim VanPolens and the Jeffrey…
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Clipper boys win, girls lose in emotional hoops night
The Martin boys' basketball team came up a winner Tuesday night over Saugatuck, but the girls lost to the visiting quintet from the lakeshore. The Clippers' gymnasium was full of…