Posted inEditorial
Coach Darrin Smith’s decision didn’t resolve anything
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I'm aware this won’t do any good, but I hereby resolutely urge Hopkins boys’…
Posted inColumns
Barry Hastings: Strange occurrences in the polling place
by Barry Hastings Is it not odd the word scam should come to Trump's mind regarding a recount of votes cast in the Wisconsin general election? You see, scams, and…
Posted inSports
Hopkins basketball coach Darrin Smith decides to step down
Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith has decided to step down from his post after just starting his fifth year. Several people close to the situation and parents of…
Posted inSports
Presley Hudson stars again as CMU pulls out a thriller
Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson did it again — she snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Hudson, a 2015 graduate and all-stater for Wayland High School, drilled…
Posted inSports
Charity basketball scrimmage canceled due to weather
The charity basketball scrimmage between the Wayland boys' varsity and the 2010 alumni has been called off Saturday afternoon because of inclement weather, according to the Wayland Athletic Boosters. The…
Posted inObituaries
Clippers Salon owner Laura Surprise passes at 77
Laura M. Surprise, 77, of Watson Township, died Thursday, Dec. 8, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Laura was born August 17, 1939 in Holland, Mich., the daughter of Harvey…
Posted inSports
Clipper boys wins 2nd straight, girls fall to 1-3
The Martin boys' varsity basketball team improved its season record overall to 2-0 with a 50-30 victory Friday evening at Galesburg-Augusta. The girls' team, however, was on the short end…
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Lady Wildcats lose to Hudsonville, 64-45
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team lost 64-45 to Hudsonville Friday night in a non-conference basketball game. The loss dropped the Lady Wildcats to 0-2 for the season a week…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Hopkins Middle School cheer team wins league tourney
The Hopkins Middle School cheer team took first place at the O-K Silver Conference meet earlier this week. The Viking girls recorded a school record point total. (Photo supplied)
Posted inCommunity Notices
Dorr Township Standing Rocks Farm has huge fire
Authorities report that multi ple explosions erupted Friday night at the Standing Rocks Farm in Dorr Township, causing a massive barn fire. Multiple fire departments from the area were summoned…