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The Muck Starts Here: They’re in the outhouse now…
by Barry Hastings , . . , (with apologies to Hank Williams Sr.). The (once) great political party of Abe Lincoln is rapidly becoming the laughing-stock, not only of America,…
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Clippers sweep twin bill, then get swept at Mendon tourney
Martin swept a doubleheader from Barry County Christian Friday, showcasing hitting. pitching and defensive skills, but then Saturday at the Mendon Tournament, everything went south and the Clippers dropped two…
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Lady Wildcats hoops coach Marty Howard stepping down
Marty Howard has decided to step down as Wayland girls’ varsity basketball coach after six seasons. Howard told his players and their parents about his decision at the Lady Wildcats’…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Women’s Expo planned at Hopkins Reformed Church
A Women's Expo is planned in Hopkins for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Hopkins Community Reformed Church. Barb Bennett, one the organizers, said more than…
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Boating safety classes set by sheriff’s office marine division
The Allegan County Sheriff's Office Marine Division will conduct several boater safety courses this spring and summer. Persons who wish to operate a boat in the State of Michigan who…
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Construction on 131 slows traffic from Martin to Plainwell
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has US-131 both northbound and southbound lanes down to a single lane from Exit 49 to 55, from Plainwell to Martin. This situation will…
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Lady Vikings now 2-2 after splitting 2 matches this week
The Hopkins girls' soccer team now stands at 2-2 on the season after splitting two matches this week. The Lady Vikings, who split their two matches in the last week…
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Lady Vikings runners-up at Gull Lake Invitational
The Hopkins girls’ track team was runner-up in the Gull Lake Invitational Friday, scoring 65 points. Gull Lake won it with 98. Highlighting the individual performances was Julia Forbes, who…
Posted inEditorial
Musical chairs just another way to skirt around term limits
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell in the last two weeks that no fewer than three state…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral for Marjorie Haas, 86, will be Monday afternoon
Marjorie Ann Haas, 86, of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 13, at her home. Mrs. Haas was born Jan. 20, 1930, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frank and Leah (Tangway) Williams.…