Editor

Lady Vikings claim divisional title in Yankee Springs race

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team captured first place in its division Monday in the Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Gun Lake State Park. The Lady Vikings scored 39 team points…

Editor September 12, 2016

Community Notices

Dorr Township welcomes Veterans’ Memorial with dedication

Dorr Township officials and visiting dignitaries held a dedication ceremony Saturday to welcome the new Veterans' Memorial into the community. The facility is located on the north side of 142nd…

Editor September 12, 2016

Community Notices

Scott Sprague sworn in as new chairman of Gun Lake Tribe

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) has announced Scott Sprague has been sworn in as chairman of the Tribal Council. The Tribal Council selected Sprague to serve…

Editor September 12, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin’: Failing children, failing schools, failing values

TEACHING CHILDREN TO FAIL "I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work."– Thomas A. Edison How do we measure ‘good parenting?’ What yardstick do we use to…

Editor September 11, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We’re in danger of losing history, heritage

“Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” — Georges Santayana “That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most…

Editor September 11, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose in quarterfinals at Grandville Invitational

The Wayland varsity volleyball team lost in the quarterfinal round of the Grandville Invitational Saturday to the host school. The Lady Wildcats lost in the quarterfinals of the Gold Bracket…

Editor September 11, 2016

Features

Hopkins grad earns bevy of awards at County Fair pig show

Rachael Weber, a 2015 graduate of Hopkins High School, had a wildly successful pig show at the Allegan Country Fair this week. She was among the top four in senior…

Editor September 10, 2016

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday in Orangeville for Mandy Reinke

Mandy Reinke, age 35, of Martin, died Friday, Sept. 9. She was born Oct. 13, 1980, in Kalamazoo to Dick and Debra (Coryell) Kraima. She was the older of two…

Editor September 10, 2016

Editorial

Straight ticket voting issue shows politics makes strange bedfellows

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Yes indeed, friends, politics makes strange bedfellows. Despite the Republican State Legislature’s passage of…

Editor September 10, 2016

Sports

Hopkins scores at least 30 again, but loses 2nd straight contest

The Hopkins varsity football team suffered its second straight loss, 34-30, at the hands of O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Vikings certainly don't have a problem scoring points, as…

Editor September 10, 2016