Editor

Hopkins a step closer to expansion of township hall

The Hopkins Township Board Monday evening agreed to have Supervisor Mark Evans continue to pursue extension of the township hall. The board decided to hire Fleis & VandenBrink to come…

Editor May 10, 2021

Sports

Vikings’ Dahlia Veldhouse tosses no-hitter in sweep

Freshman Dahlia Veldhouse tossed a no-hitter at Kelloggsville over four innings and Hopkins’ offense exploded in game one of a doubleheader sweep Monday. Rachel Black went 4-for-4 with three runs…

Editor May 10, 2021

Obituaries

Alma Miller’s graveside service set for Wednesday

Alma Mae Miller, age 99, died Saturday, May 8. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Brant; grandchildren Shirley Darling, Cindy (Bill) English, Robert Hammond Jr., Sharon (Ray) Abbey; 19…

Editor May 10, 2021

Community Notices

Covid-19 vaccines available in Hopkins Wednesday

Covid-19 vaccines are coming to Hopkins Wednesday, May 12. There will be a mobile unit in the Hopkins United Methodist church parking lot (322 N. Maple St.) from 10 a.m.…

Editor May 10, 2021

Editorial

Is this the most worthless warning sign in America?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Who was that masked man? “I don’t know, but I wanted to thank him.”…

Editor May 9, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: My retail adventure with Clay, age 5

by Phyllis McCrossin I work at a clothing store in a tourist town. We sell T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets with a variety of South Haven landmarks, plus some uniquely…

Editor May 9, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ JV softball team wins invitational

Though the terrific exploits of the Wayland High School softball team seem to be well known, the Lady Wildcat junior varsity showed its prowess Saturday by taking first in the…

Editor May 9, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys win Hopkins track invitational; girls 2nd

The Wayland High School boys’ varsity track team Saturday won the Hopkins Invitational and the girls’ squad finished second in the nine-team fields. The Wildcat boys amassed 124.5 points to…

Editor May 9, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll up by 4 more this week

Four additional deaths connected to the Coronavirus this week have been reported by the Allegan County Health Department, bringing the total to 134 since the pandemic began more than 13…

Editor May 8, 2021

Obituaries

Wayland activist, school principal Bill Mauchmar dies

William Mauchmar, educator, administrator, community servant and patriarch of a well-known athletic local family, died Friday, May 7. He was 88. Born Sept. 26, 1932, he was longtime member of…

Editor May 8, 2021