Editor

Army Bob: Judge’s ruling goes against free speech

by Robert M. Traxler A federal judge in Hawaii, Judge Derrick Watson, struck down President Donald Trump’s ban on immigrants from six predominantly Muslim countries. These countries have a track…

Editor March 30, 2017

Sports

Vikings competitive in track ‘challenge’ at Aquinas

The Hopkins High School track teams proved to be competitive Thursday in the Wendy’s Small School Track & Field Challenge at the Atkins Athletic and Recreational Building at Aquinas College…

Editor March 30, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Rebuttal from a Mr. George L. Deemer

A friend of mine (yes, I have friends) recently told me he took umbrage with comments made last Tuesday in Ranger Rick’s column titled, “The Economic Times They are a-Changing.”…

Editor March 30, 2017

Sports

Mike Scott is new varsity volleyball coach at Wayland

Mike Scott has been announced as the new head varsity volleyball coach at Wayland High School. Scott, who was a part of the original coaching staff that founded Force Volleyball Academy…

Editor March 30, 2017

Editorial

Good to see new bragging sign, but it needs tweaking

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. Local crews were busy this past week installing new signs with bragging rights, welcoming…

Editor March 30, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial open house set for Kathleen Thompson, 69

Kathleen Mary (Seibold) Thompson, age 69, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, March 28. Kathy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Timothy Thompson; daughter, Cynthia and Anthony Brown; sons, Robert…

Editor March 30, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings capture 2nd straight doubleheader sweep

The Hopkins softball team improved its season record to 4-0 Wednesday by taking both ends of a doubleheader against visiting Otsego. The twin bill sweep came two days after the…

Editor March 29, 2017

Features

Rabbit River Park cleanup latest NHS students’ project

Wayland High School's National Honor Society students rolled up their sleeves this week at the Rabbit River Trail park in Wayland to spruce things up after a long winter. Students…

Editor March 29, 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 1, 1992 The Allegan County Promotional Alliance and Economic Development Commission have…

Editor March 29, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats ranked No. 8 in 1st state softball poll

The Wayland softball team is ranked No. 8 in the first state-wide Associated Press Division 2 poll. The Lady Wildcats last season went 28-11 and annexed yet another district, conference…

Editor March 29, 2017