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Hopkins takes 2nd straight sweep of a doubleheader

Jessi Spray and Cami Hibma The Hopkins softball team scored a doubleheader sweep at Kelloggsville Tuesday by margins that resembled football scores. The Lady Vikings came up with 28-0 and…

Editor April 16, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial open house is Friday for Fred Tubergen

Frederick Allen "Fred" Tubergen, age 80, Leighton Township, died Sunday, April 14. Fred was a hard worker and kept busy. He was a social butterfly and was a huge NASCAR…

Editor April 16, 2024

Obituaries

Julia Rayman dies at local assisted living facility

Julia Irene Rayman died in her sleep at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland Friday April 12, just a few days before her 72nd birthday. She was born on…

Editor April 16, 2024

Obituaries

Service April 29 for Martin sports booster Dick Herp

Dick Harrison Herp, age 77 of Martin, died Saturday, April 13. Dick enjoyed many things, including Broncos and Lions football, spending time with his family and friends, and puttering around…

Editor April 16, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats turn back Cedar Springs’ upset efforts

Carli Miklusicak's two-run double in the ninth inning was the difference in the 2-0 opening game duel. Sophomore Madi Ludema tossed a five-hit shutout over nine innings and Carli Miklusicak…

Editor April 15, 2024

Sports

Hopkins softball team wins a couple of mercy games

Hopkins varsity softball coach Amy Funk has found a solid freshman pitcher now for three years in a row. Gracie Stallard and coach Amy Funk It was Dahlia Veldhouse a…

Editor April 15, 2024

Articles

Former Mayor Tim Bala’s photo joins the wall of fame

Five mayors were in the house at City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to witness the application of Tim Bala's photo on the wall of fame in the meeting room.…

Editor April 15, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Martin native Harold Rantz

Harold G. Rantz died Saturday April 13, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was 93. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Martin Township, the son of Donald and LaVerne…

Editor April 15, 2024

Community Notices

Man drowns in Leighton Township pond Sunday

Authorities have reported the drowning of a local man Sunday evening in a pond on 143rd Avenue in Leighton Township. A neighbor called emergency personnel, saying the man was floating…

Editor April 15, 2024

Obituaries

German native Reinhard Petermeier dies at age 61

Reinhard Franz-Georg Petermeier, age 61 of Moline, died Thursday, April 11. He came to the U.S. from Germany in 1984 and worked as a journeyman tool and die maker for…

Editor April 15, 2024