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Monterey Twp. man’s trial for murder begins in Allegan

Dennis Bowman, 71, of Monterey Township, who admitted killing a woman in Virginia 40 years ago, was in Allegan County District Court to face charges of murdering his 14-year-old adopted…

Editor February 22, 2021

Columns

You can convert snow into a fun ‘Snowcream’ dessert

by Kathy Hamman Miller What can you do with the kids for fun with all this beautiful snow? Why... make some "Snowcream" of course. Hand them a chilled container to…

Editor February 22, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I love to pretend being a know-it-all

by Phyllis McCrossin I think one of the biggest differences between King and me is the way we appreciate music and watch TV. King can basically take it or leave…

Editor February 21, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins schools’ dropoff, pickup procedures change

Hopkins Public Schools officials have announced adjustments for student drop off/pickup procedures in preparation for the return of all students Monday, March 8. The changes will first occur on Monday,…

Editor February 21, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life planned Tuesday for Betty Hornstra

Betty Hornstra, age 80, of Dorr, died Saturday, Feb. 20. She is survived by her children Kelly (Ray Dreyer) Brinkhuis, Tim Hornstra, Lori Hornstra; grandchildren Noah (Amanda) Damber, Steve (Sarah)…

Editor February 21, 2021

Sports

Vikings’ hoops experience with Hamilton unpleasant

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams stepped outside of O-K Silver Conference play Saturday afternoon to take on Hamilton. It was not a pleasant experience for…

Editor February 20, 2021

Sports

Viking boys’, girls’ teams top O-K Silver rival Belding

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams captured victories Friday night over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The girls squeaked past Belding 48-46 to lift their overall season…

Editor February 19, 2021

Sports

Wildcat girls back in the winners’ circle after upset

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back Friday from its shocking upset loss 24 hours earlier by turning back Middleville Thornapple Kellogg 57-50. The victory propelled the Lady Wildcats’…

Editor February 19, 2021

Sports

Martin girls bounce back from 2 losses in 55-17 rout

The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team put a stop to that brief bad patch it endured earlier this week by thumping Fennville 55-17 Friday evening. The boys' squad ran into…

Editor February 19, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: ‘Anything you can do, I can do better…’

Let’s go back 50 years in time to 1971, when Archie Bunker was becoming a household word and “All in the Family” was emerging as the No. 1 show on…

Editor February 19, 2021