Editor

Govt. helped with student debt more in bygone days

To the editor: I'm seeing lots of older folks my age complaining about the $10,000 in student debt cancellation announced this week. But when people my age say the government…

Editor August 25, 2022

Features

Hopkins’ own ‘fly girl’ to take U.S. Air Force training

Recent Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman next month will leave for U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas. The daughter of John and Renee Murphy Velderman, she already has…

Editor August 25, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral will be Sept. 2 for Karen Ballard of Wayland

Karen S. Ballard, 66, died Tuesday, Aug. 23. Karen made many lifelong friends while working at Byron Center State Bank for more than 35 years. She and husband Doug enjoyed…

Editor August 25, 2022

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 25, 1997 Developer Bob Wagner agreed to combine two lots into…

Editor August 24, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings start strong at 8-3-2 on volleyball court

Neighborhood rivals, neighborhood friends. The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team is off to an 8-3-4 start on the 2022 season after winning three times Tuesday evening at the Wayland…

Editor August 24, 2022

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Marlene Waddell

Marlene Ann Waddell, 89, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 22. She enjoyed working and caring for children and making them feel they had a special place in the world. Marlene…

Editor August 24, 2022

Sports

Wildcat tennis squad loses dual match opener, 5-3

The Wayland High School varsity boys' tennis team began its dual match season with a tough 5-3 loss to Otsego Tuesday afternoon. Bringing home wins for the Wildcats were senior Jackson…

Editor August 23, 2022

Articles

Few citizens show up for Wayland schools’ forum

Suppose they gave a public forum and nobody showed up? It wasn’t that bad Tuesday night at the Fine Arts Center, as about 20 appeared for the Wayland Schools’ effort…

Editor August 23, 2022

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial Tuesday for Pearl Stoddard

Pearl Margurite Stoddard, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 21. She is survived by her children Charles (Connie) Stoddard, Karen (Brian) Gregersen, Sheryl Dykstra-Stoddard, Geraldine Walker, and James Stoddard; grandchildren Logan, Jared,…

Editor August 23, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings card program best 218 at Yankee Springs

The Hopkins girls’ golf squad Friday recorded a program best score of 218, but finished third behind Calvin Christian and host Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The match was held at the…

Editor August 22, 2022