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3 newest Martin Athletic Hall of Famers inducted

Martin High School inducted three new members into the Martin Athletic Hall of Fame at the football game against Mendon Friday evening.The Class of 2021 includes (from left) Cathy Bogdan,…

Editor October 11, 2021

Articles

Realtor accuses Hopkins Twp. of ignoring will of people with sewer plans

Area Realtor Brian Silvernail Monday evening took the Hopkins Township Board to task, accusing it of going against the will of the people by creating a DDA District and making…

Editor October 11, 2021

Community Notices

Local Big Boy restaurant closing; Culver’s to move in

Credible word on the street is that the Elias Brothers Big Boy restaurant on West Superior Street near the U.S.-131 expressway will close soon to make way for a Culver's…

Editor October 11, 2021

Sports

Viking cross-country teams have rough day at Portage

The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team finished in 35th place among 45 teams that competed Saturday in the Portage Invitational. The Lady Vikings combined for 878 team points. East Grand Rapids…

Editor October 10, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line

by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat,…

Editor October 10, 2021

Features

Wayland marching band is 2nd at Grandville tourney

The Wayland High School marching band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, finished in second place in its division Saturday at the Grandville Invitational. The Wildcat ensemble last week…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings bring home trophy from Switek tourney

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the annual Switek Memorial tournament on the Lady Vikings' court. "The girls played well all day and came away…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats fall short in their own tournament

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team was defeated by Otsego in bracket play at the Wayland Invitational. The Bulldogs went on to finish in the runner-up slot to Shelby.…

Editor October 9, 2021

Features

Hopkins has ‘Teacher of Teacher’ strong connection

Hopkins High School FFA instructor and advisor Jessica Couch has been been selected for a Teacher of Teachers Award after being nominated by former student Samantha Ludlam. Ludlam, former Miss…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Wildcat cross boys capture Allegan Invitational trophy

It was another big day for the Wayland High School cross-country teams at the Allegan Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat boys captured first place in the combined team results and the…

Editor October 9, 2021