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Lady Vikings roll to win vs. Silver foe Comstock Park

The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team came out on top against Comstock Park Wednesday afternoon, winning the league match 21-9. The boys, however, lost 28-2. The girls started strong, taking…

Editor February 19, 2021

Obituaries

Vicki Lynn Avery of Dorr passes Tuesday at age 60

Vicki Lynn Avery of Dorr died Tuesday, Feb. 15. She was 60 years old. She was born on Oct. 14, 1960, in Greenville to William and Nancy (Ohler) Lynema. She graduated…

Editor February 19, 2021

Sports

Lady ‘Cats offense sputters in 30-28 loss to Covenant

So how can you explain the inexplicable? The Wayland girls' basketball team's performances this week have been like a yo-yo. On Tuesday the Lady Wildcats were basking in the glow…

Editor February 18, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Defund police and the crime rate goes up

by Robert M. Traxler We must “reimagine” policing: the mantra of the post George Floyd America. Police budgets were cut, police officers terrified of losing their freedom, homes, families, and…

Editor February 18, 2021

Articles

Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting

The Hopkins community is puzzled about a report of a shooting in the village Thursday morning on Maple Street. Some authorities indicated the incident had something to do with a…

Editor February 18, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation will be Friday for Patricia Hayward, 88

Patricia Ann Hayward, age 88, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. Patricia is remembered as a loving mom and grandma. After retirement, she and her husband Dick often traveled to spend time…

Editor February 18, 2021

Sports

Lady Clippers absorb 2nd consecutive defeat, 50-39

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team suffered its second consecutive defeat, this time Wednesday at Watervliet, 50-39. The Clippers boys came up short by one point, 61-60, on the same…

Editor February 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings enjoy a big night on lanes vs. Belding

Hopkins girls had a big night on the bowling lanes Monday night, taking 29 of a possible 30 points verses Belding. The boys, meanwhile, ran into a tough Belding team…

Editor February 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowlers win again, boys keep improving

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team continued to show improvements, even though its lost 22.5 to 7.5 to South Christian Wednesday afternoon at Spectrum Lanes. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, had…

Editor February 17, 2021

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Feb. 21, 1996 Dorr and Leighton Township officials agree that sewer extensions…

Editor February 17, 2021