Editor

Kalamazoo man killed in motorcycle crash on 131

A 43-year-old Kalamazoo man was killed early Sunday morning south of Shelbyville when his motorcycle struck a deer just north of the Martin exit on U.S-131. Authorities said the driver…

Editor September 26, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Yes, Army Bob gets under my skin

by Lynn Mandaville I don’t like to admit it, but Robert Traxler ("Army Bob") knows how to get under my skin. And I bet he likes it. I sometimes think…

Editor September 25, 2021

Sports

Both ‘Cat cross teams win trophies at Cedar Springs

It was the best day for Wayland High School cross country in quite a spell Saturday morning, as the boys’ squad captured first place and the girls were runners-up at…

Editor September 25, 2021

Sports

Wildcats absorb a 62-21 defeat from South Christian

A South Christian football team smarting from a loss a week ago to Grand Rapids Catholic Central, bounced back in a big way on the gridiron Friday to spoil Wayland's…

Editor September 24, 2021

Sports

Vikings fall in 4th period to unbeaten Comstock Park

It has become clear that this year’s battle for the O-K Silver Conference football championship will be between Comstock Park Belding and Sparta. Hopkins’ 42-12 defeat Friday night at the…

Editor September 24, 2021

Editorial

Leppinks corrals may show what’s ahead in these parts

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The startling sight of a couple of shopping cart corrals during the first week…

Editor September 24, 2021

Community Notices

Traffic snarled again on U.S.-131 because of crash

A traffic crash involving a semi and another vehicle cause massive backups on northbound U.S.-131 Friday afternoon. The Yankee Springs/Wayland Fire Department and other area firefighters spent time at the…

Editor September 24, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings defeat Godwin in straight sets, 3-0

The Hopkins varsity volleyball defeated Godwin Heights 3-0 on the road Thursday evening in an O-K Silver Conference match, 25-11, 25-11, 25-11. "Overall, the team played well and minimized errors,"…

Editor September 24, 2021

Sports

Clippers improve record to 5-0 with another shutout

The Martin varsity football team returned home for the first time in almost a month and posted a 62-0 shutout over visiting Bloomingdale.The Clippers improved their record to 3-0 in…

Editor September 24, 2021

Obituaries

Services set Saturday for Sheryl Whipple of Hopkins

Sheryl Katherine Whipple (Shea) died Wednesday, Sept. 22. Sheryl was born in Hopkins Nov. 2, 1948, the daughter of the late George and Shirley (Montgomery) Shea and later became the…

Editor September 24, 2021