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Martin edged 35-34 in yet another loss to unbeaten
Martin's regular football season came to a close on a sad note Thursday night at Bridgman with a 35-34 loss, dropping its overall record to 7-2. It marked the second…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…