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Both Hopkins track teams now 2-2 in O-K Silver duals
Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams own 2-2 dual meet records thus far this season in the O-K Silver Conference. Just as they did last week, both split…
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Go Fund Me page launched for Wayland cancer victim
A Go Fund Me page has been established for Wayland area mother Diane Statler, who has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. A family spokesperson said her neurosurgeon…
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Ranger Rick: Point by point rebuttal to a sign in Bradley
At the southeast corner of Bradley, there is a sign in a front yard. I've seen it a few times but really took a good look at it while waiting…
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Hopkins, Martin schools continue in-person classes
Martin on April 15 reported two new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the junior high and high school, but plans remain for in-person classroom instruction five days a week.…
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Crews continue work on west side water main break
City officials say work is continuing on the water main break that was reported Friday near the intersection of West Superior and Reno Drive, City Manager Josh Eggleston said, “The…
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Theresa Laskowski’s Mass of Christian Burial April 22
Theresa Irene Laskowski, 74, of Dorr, died Sunday, April 18, at her home. Born Jan. 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret…
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Funeral Thursday for Kay Moore, 72, longtime teacher
Kay Shafer Moore died Friday, April 16. She was born to the late Donald and Wanda Shafer on Feb. 26, 1949. Kay grew up in Wayland, where she graduated from…
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Structure in Monterey Township destroyed by fire
The Hopkins Area Fire Department, along with Allegan Fire District and Salem Township Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire in Monterey Township Monday afternoon. The structure was a complete…
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Recipes for goulash vary greatly; here’s Grandma’s:
by Kathy Hamman Miller Goulash is an enduring favorite, especially for people of Eastern European descent. There are many different recipes, but this was Grandma's: 1 - 12 ounce box…
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Ramblin’ Road: King and I are back in South Haven
by Phyllis McCrossin King and I arrived back in Michigan late Wednesday afternoon. It wasn’t what I’d call a leisurely trip home, but we didn’t over exert ourselves either. Some…