Editor

Hamilton runs away from Lady Vikings in 2nd half, 58-42

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team fell to 1-4 overall on the season in a 58-42 nonleague loss to Hamilton Tuesday night. The Lady Vikings battled Hamilton evenly throughout the…

Editor December 20, 2017

Obituaries

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Columns

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Features

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.…

Editor December 19, 2017

Columns

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.…

Editor December 19, 2017

Obituaries

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Sports

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Columns

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Obituaries

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…

Editor December 19, 2017

Editorial

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…

Editor December 18, 2017