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Hopkins robotics team qualifies for state championship

The Hopkins FIRST Robotics team has qualified for the Michigan Championship April 13-15 at Saginaw Valley State University. The Tech Vikings built a robot to pick up gears and deliver…

Editor April 13, 2017

Sports

Wubben’s 4 RBIs lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian

James Wubben drove in four on three hits to lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian 11-1 Wednesday in the O-K Silver Conference opener for both teams. Wubben drove in runs in…

Editor April 13, 2017

Sports

Jake Omness to take up golf at Davenport University

Wayland High School, who played football, basketball and golf for the Wildcats suring his prep career, has signed his intent to continue his golfing career at Davenport University. Jake is pictured…

Editor April 13, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats yield only 1 hit in doubleheader sweep

The Wayland varsity softball team started its season in familiar fashion with a doubleheader sweep over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats, defending champions of the O-K Gold…

Editor April 13, 2017

Community Notices

Salem, Hopkins Fire Depts. respond quickly to car blaze

Firefighters from the Hopkins and Salem Fire Departments were quick to respond to a car fire Thursday morning near Hopkins. The motorist, Cody Burch, did not suffer any major injuries,…

Editor April 13, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings post shutout in soccer win over Belding

The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team registered its first victory of the season Wednesday with a 1-0 triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Lady Vikings now are 1-2…

Editor April 12, 2017

Sports

Hopkins edged in extra innings in showdown with Calvin

It was one of the earliest showdowns on the softball diamond this spring, and Calvin Christian, last year's Division 3 state runner-up, came from behind to beat upstart Hopkins 9-7…

Editor April 12, 2017

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls lose to TK in dual meet openers

The Wayland High School boys' track team opened its dual meet season Wednesday with an 80-57 loss to O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The girls lost as well,…

Editor April 12, 2017

Articles

Martin Township Board approves road paving projects

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved paving projects for portions of Fifth Street, Third Street and Eleventh Street for a combined cost of $147,349. The money to pay for…

Editor April 12, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 15, 1992 The Allegan United Way has decided to end its affiliation…

Editor April 12, 2017