Editor

Two former Vikings listed on Northwood football roster

Two former Hopkins football standouts are members of this fall's Northwood University gridiron squad, both as linemen. Junior offensive lineman Matt Modreske and red-shirted freshman defensive lineman Jalen Kisner are…

Editor August 29, 2016

Sports

Viking boys’ soccer team edges Otsego in 1-0 shutout

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team pushed its season record to 2-1 with a thrilling 1-0 victory Monday over Otsego Joe Bala came up with the game's only goal, with…

Editor August 29, 2016

Sports

Grand Rapids Christian defeats Wayland 6-1 in soccer

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team opened up O-K Gold Conference play Monday evening by losing 6-1 to one of the league's new schools, Grand Rapids Christian. Coach Ben Sleeman…

Editor August 29, 2016

Editorial

Ending Hopkins-Wayland football ‘Border War’ has been costly

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. MLive.com, the edition formerly known as the Grand Rapids Press, published a story last…

Editor August 29, 2016

Columns

Monday Moanin’: Eight things to know about Michigan ACT scores

(Detroit Free Press) ACT scores are up slightly for Michigan students, according to national data released today. Now the SAT is part of the state high school exam. Michigan students will…

Editor August 28, 2016

Columns

Matt Urbanowicz: Even more decorated than Audie Murphy

by Barry Hastings He was bom in Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 25, 1919, while the wrap-up of World War I was being completed, and while U.S. Soldiers (Doughboys) of the day…

Editor August 28, 2016

Editorial

The 2016 presidential race has parallels with college football

POLITICS and FOOTBALL — What a presidential electoral season we are having! Passions are high. We have a powerhouse facing an underdog. The powerhouse candidate has big time money, skilled…

Editor August 28, 2016

Editorial

Media, political spinning is just the kissin’ cousin of lying

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Because I avoid watching Fox News as much as I can, I don’t know…

Editor August 27, 2016

Sports

Viking volleyballers have rough day at Cereal City tourney

It was a rough day for the Hopkins varsity volleyball team Saturday at the Cereal City Invitational. The Lady Vikings did not manage to win any of four matches for…

Editor August 27, 2016

Sports

Wildcat volleyball alum Sydney Ritz starts well at Spring Arbor

Sydney Ritz, who graduated from Wayland High School only last spring, got off to a good start on the volleyball court this weekend in Livonia, playing for Spring Arbor University,…

Editor August 27, 2016