Editor

Picks ‘n pans: The GOP is no longer a party, it’s a cult

DEAR READERS: You have every right to say I’m just one man expressing his opinion and nobody appointed me arbiter of issues and candidates for the Nov. 8 general election.…

Editor October 20, 2022

Columns

Guest column: Public Act 184 causes coach shortages

EDITOR'S NOTE: the following opinion piece was written by Michigan High School Athletic Association Director Mark Uyl, who succeeded Jack Roberts in that position after serving as teacher, coach and…

Editor October 20, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: President Biden is ‘truth challenged’ or liar?

by Robert M. Traxler Is it time to build a fallout shelter? Our President has said we face a “nuclear Armageddon;” chalk one up for Russian President Vladimir Putin, he…

Editor October 20, 2022

Sports

Hopkins volleyball squad splits in 2 tuneup matches

The Hopkins volleyball team is tuning up for the O-K Silver Conference meet Saturday with a couple of non-league contests this week. The Vikings split two dual matches Wednesday with…

Editor October 20, 2022

Obituaries

Service set at Hopkins church for Dean Spaulding

Dean Spaulding of Plainwell died Tuesday, Oct. 18, at his home in Plainwell. Dean was born March 17, 1960, in Kalamazoo to Robert and Margorie (Cook) Spaulding. On March 17,…

Editor October 20, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life Saturday for ’74 grad Rick Mauchmar

Richard Lee Mauchmar, age 66, died Saturday, Oct. 8, after his battle with cancer. Richard was born May 15, 1956, to his parents Lois and Ford Mauchmar. A loving husband,…

Editor October 19, 2022

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 20, 1997 Coach Mark Austin’s Hopkins girls captured two more victories,…

Editor October 19, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial mass will be Saturday for Ann Ugianskis

Ann Marie Ugianskis, age 77, died Monday, Oct. 17. Ann had a heart for others. She embodied the virtues of love, patience, kindness and humility. She was very family oriented,…

Editor October 19, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life pending for Patricia George, age 82

Patricia Gail George, age 82, died Saturday, Oct. 15. Patricia worked for several years at Moline State Bank, later moving on to Three Rivers Savings and Loan and eventually retiring…

Editor October 19, 2022

Sports

Hopkins girls capture 2nd again in O-K Silver meet

Just as it has all season long, the Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team finished second in the O-K Silver Conference cross-country meet Tuesday at the Ironwood Golf Course, Byron Center.…

Editor October 18, 2022