Editor

Hopkins super soph finishes 31st in Jr. Olympics 800

Though it looks like a classic "How I spent my summer vacation" photo, Hopkins High School sophomore Laura Velderman finished seventh Wednesday in her heat in the open 800-meter run…

Editor July 27, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 226

25 Years Ago — July 31, 1991 Wayland City Councilman Robert Genther was accused in a Grand Rapids Press story of larceny of less than $100 from the Wyoming Department…

Editor July 27, 2016

Community Notices

Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad

Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense…

Editor July 27, 2016

Sports

First Hopkins High Athletic Hall of Fame class announced

The first annual Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the Vikings' Oct. 21 varsity football game. A buffet-style dinner will be…

Editor July 27, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Thursday for Andrew Cole, 48

Andrew Joseph Cole, 48, of Dorr, died Sunday, July 24. Born on April 18, 1968, Andrew was a vibrant and passionate man with everything he did and loved. He enjoyed…

Editor July 26, 2016

Articles

Boot, Sewers do battle for Dorr clerk; Senneker no-show

The showdown between Dorr Township Clerk candidates Brian Boot and Debbie Sewers was the only contest in Tuesday night’s forum at Crosswinds Community Church. Supervisor Jeff Miling was left alone…

Editor July 26, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Mrs. Clinton worse than Obama (if that’s possible)

It must be hard to be a committed Democrat Party supporter nowadays, having a president who hates his own country. Then there’s the presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, an ineffective and…

Editor July 26, 2016

Obituaries

Private family service held for Gary Williams of Martin

Gary Harlan Williams of Martin, 80 years old, died Saturday, July 23, after a long bout with cancer. He was a 1953 graduate of Coventry High in Portage Lakes, Ohio.…

Editor July 26, 2016

Community Notices

Hopkins, Martin twps., schools, also have ballot issues Aug. 2

The two Dorr Township ballot issues have been getting the most notice this summer, but there are other economic issues to be decided in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election.…

Editor July 25, 2016

Obituaries

Celebration of Life service will be Friday for Dean Berends, 57

Dean Berends, 57, of Shelbyville, formerly of Moline, died Sunday, July 24. Dean was born on Aug. 1, 1958, the son of Ernest and Rozza (Michael) Berends. Dean enjoyed spending…

Editor July 25, 2016