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Jedidiah Smith of Hopkins dies at age 29
Jedidiah Daniel Smith, 29 of Hopkins, died Thursday, Dec. 14. He was born on Sept. 29, 1988, the son of the late Fredrick Douglas and Michelle Lee (LaCourse) Smith. After…
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The Subterranean: Coco and Your Name. both worthwhile
A review of Coco — **** out of five stars Currently in theaters PLUS a gift review of Your Name. — **** out of five stars Available on video by Walter G. Tarrow…
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Hopkins school bus driver Sue Madalinski retiring
Sue Madalinski (left) received a plaque Tuesday from Board of Education member Karen Ryan for her 19 years of service as a bus driver in the Hopkins Public Schools system.…
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Ranger Rick: Will taking a knee be the undoing of the NFL?
As the old saying goes, NFL (Not For Long) was spoken to rookie officials and players if they didn’t measure up to the coach’s standards. The league didn’t coddle mediocrity.…
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Daniel Johnston, 53
Daniel Jay Johnston of Wayland, age 53, died Friday, Dec. 15. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and served on numerous missions, touching lives locally and abroad. He…
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Viking boys, girls both 3-0 in bowling dual matches
Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' bowling teams are off to flying starts this season. They both sport 3-0 dual match records Monday after defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming…
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Lauren McCulligh signs to play softball at Adrian College
Wayland Union High School softball standout Lauren McCulligh has signed to continue her softball career at Adrian College. Lauren is pictured with her parents (seated) Timothy and Tami McCulligh, Wayland…
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Service will be Thursday for Irene Wilson, 88, of Hopkins
Irene B. (Taylor) Wilson, 88, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 18, 1929 in Monterey Township, she was the daughter of the…
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Bad local goverment practice rears its ugly head again
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is such a thing as a contest among local government units for…
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City Council tables proposed hunting, chicken ordinances
The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450…