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Voting by mail an even better idea than in bygone days
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We just received our mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. My longtime…
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Hopkins grad joins MIAA grid title chase
Hopkins High School graduate Trevor Smith is the starting wide receiver on the Albion College football team, which is battling for the top spot in the Michigan Intercollegiate Association standings.…
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Martin 3-sport star plays volleyball at K-College
Makala Goddard was a three-sport star while attending Martin High School, excelling in volleyball, softball and basketball. This fall, she is a member of the Kalamazoo College volleyball team. Her…
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Hopkins boys 4th, girls 5th at Allegan cross invitational
Wayland’s Dylan Pallett recorded an excellent 5K time of 16:28.82 and Hopkins’ Jack Estelle was right behind him at 16:40.75 in the Allegan Invitational Saturday morning at the Allegan County…
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Hopkins explodes in 2nd half to overcome Holland
This year’s football schedule for O-K Conference schools has been a bit confusing because of the realignment of divisions. Seven schools, including Kenowa Hills, Sparta and Cedar Springs left the…
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Memorial service Oct. 10 for John Oetman, 54
John Oetman of Leighton Township died Thursday, Oct. 3. He was 54. John loved life, loved his family, and cherished his faith. He had a big heart, and would be…
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Hopkins girl has come a long way vs. aplastic anemia
Lilly VandenBosch and her mom, Meg, in much happier times. Lilly VandenBosch graduated from Hopkins High School and now is enrolled at Davenport University and wants to give back to…
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Pedestrian struck and killed by SUV in Leighton Twp.
Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities have reported a pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV Thursday evening in Leighton Township. The SUV was traveling west on 137th Avenue just after…
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Watson hires Bloom Sluggett as township attorney
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening agreed to contract with Bloom, Sluggett Counselors & Attorneys for services as township attorney. The Grand Rapids firm succeeds Michael Villar in the position.…
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Army Bob: Hurricane shows emergency needs
by Robert M. Traxler Hurricane Helene joins the long list as of one of the most destructive storms in our history. We witness greater damage from hurricanes as our numbers…