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Wildcats keep on rolling in sweep of TK
Neither Harmony Laker (left) nor Madi Ludema allowed a single run in the twin bill sweep of Thornapple Kellogg. Since Cheri Ritz began coaching Wayland softball more than 25 years…
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WHS is host for ‘job fair’ for grades 10-12
(Photos courtesy of Olivia Stein) Wayland Union High School was host for a job fair for current 10th through 12th grade students Wednesday, April 30, in the high school auxiliary…
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‘Bygone Days’ to be delayed until Saturday
The weekly "Bygone Days" feature will be delayed until Saturday because of an administrative error. The historical library in downtown Dorr inadvertently was closed Wednesday afternoon, the usual time Townbroadcast…
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Public safety exercise set at Hopkins High
Local first responders Wednesday afternoon will be simulating a crash behind Hopkins High School. THIS IS JUST A SIMULATION! The purpose of this event is to educate Hopkins High School…
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Buell shines again in Martin twin bill split
Haylen Buell homered and pitched with efficiency to help Martin’s baseball team split a doubleheader Tuesday against Saugatuck. Buell’s home run to center, a three-run shot gave Martin a 6-1…
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Hopkins band wins top ratings in state event
The Hopkins High School Band was awarded first division ratings from all three adjudicators at the State Band Festival April 23 in class C competition. This is the 14th year…
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Viking lads suffer 1st loss, girls still perfect
Jack Estelle The Hopkins boys’ track team absorbed its first dual meet loss in the O-K Silver Conference Tuesday, but the girls’ squad remained undefeated this season. Both teams were…
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High winds make fire danger even worse
High winds continue area fire danger warnings. The Leighton Township Fire Department today issued this statement: "We are still in a red flag area as 'very high' fire danger in…
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Funeral will be May 1 for Marilyn Schurkamp
Marilyn Schurkamp, age 92, died Saturday, April 26. Marilyn was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Muskegon, to Edwin and Marcella Workman. She met and married Donald Schurkamp, April 6, 1950.…
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Vikings split 2 very different ballgames
The Hopkins softball team did a Jekyll and Hyde routine in a non-league doubleheader with GR Covenant Christian Monday afternoon. The Lady Vikings mercied Covenant in game one 11-1, but…