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Vikings overcome obstacles to defeat Frankfort 38-18

Hopkins' non-league football contest Friday evening at Frankfort had all the ingredients for disaster. But the Vikings overcame the obstacles and recorded a 38-18 triumph nonetheless. Factors working against Hopkins:…

Editor October 15, 2021

Sports

Clippers enjoy another TD festival, move to 8-0 record

Martin is just one victory away from a perfect regular football season after yet another touchdown festival Friday night, resulting in a 58-0 merry romp over a Marcellus opponent that…

Editor October 15, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll increases to 184

The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 184 since the pandemic began in…

Editor October 15, 2021

Features

WHS Class of 1973 meets with Superintendent Hinds

Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds had coffee hour this morning at Simply Celia’s in Wayland and met up with a group from the WHS Class of 1973 and…

Editor October 15, 2021

Sports

Two Clipper harriers earn all-conference accolades

Kalamazoo Christian won both the girls' and boys' team Southwestern Athletic Conference championships in the league meet Thursday. Both Martin cross country teams did not have the five runner necessary…

Editor October 15, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings absorb 2nd Silver dual volleyball loss

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team suffered an O-K Silver Conference loss to rival Calvin Christian Thursday evening by scores of 21-25, 26-24, 18-25, 18-25. It was only the second time…

Editor October 15, 2021

Articles

GVL Excavating’s sand mining proposal approved

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening agreed to let GVL Excavating move ahead with plans to remove sand at 329 144th Ave. to prepare a site for residential development. The…

Editor October 14, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Marine Lt. Col. Schuller must be punished

by Robert M. Traxler Love of country, patriotism, duty, honor, fidelity to the flag are neither cuss words nor evil concepts. Let’s talk about Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a…

Editor October 14, 2021

Articles

Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner

Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday he’s not particularly pleased with the proposed redistricting for county commissioners’ seats. The County Redistricting Commission has announced its…

Editor October 13, 2021

Features

Beekeeping program slated for Wayland Middle School

Wayland Union Schools teacher Lori Howell and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Pat Velie, applied for and received grants from the Greater Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) - Gun…

Editor October 13, 2021