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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Dec. 23, 1992 More than 170 barrels of toxic waste have been removed thus far from the former Sunrise Landfill site in Wayland Township and workers…
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Memorial celebration is Saturday for Ron Miner, 80
Hopkins High School graduate Ronald Glen Miner of Plainwell died Dec. 13 at Wings Home, Allegan. He was 80. Ron was born Aug. 1, 1937 in Allegan; the son of…
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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…
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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…