Posted inObituaries
Visitation is Tuesday for crash victim David Rowe
David Allen Rowe II died as a result of a car-motorcycle accident Thursday, Oct 8, in the Gun Lake area. David was a man of many hobbies and interests. He…
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Wayland, Glendale, Ariz., police nail credit card theft
Cooperation between the Wayland and Glendale, Ariz., police departments, along with the tenacity of a local citizen referred to as "H," resulted in the felony arrest of a 19-year-old "techie"…
Posted inEditorial
I recommend ‘yes’ votes for all Nov. 3 ballot proposals
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hope it’s not too late for recommendations on ballot proposals that will face…
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Hopkins equestrian team headed to state competition
The Hopkins High School equestrian team earlier this month earned accolades as District 19 Division B champions, Region A champions. The group now has qualified for the state championship competition,…
Posted inSports
Martin’s game canceled; Wildcats get blanked 35-0
Martin High School's football game at Lawrence Friday evening was canceled because of Covid-19 exposure in the Clippers' program. It was supposed to be the Tigers' homecoming game, but it…
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Vikings take 34-28 thriller in showdown at Belding
It was indeed the knock-down, drag-out fight for the crown that almost everybody expected in a football showdown Friday night between Hopkins and Belding. And in the end, the Vikings…
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A 3rd case of Covid-19 reported at Martin Schools
Martin Public Schools has reported its third case of Covid-19 since the 2020-21 academic year began. A school-associated case for a student or staff member was reported Thursday at Martin…
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Lady Vikings still have only 1 loss in Silver League
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team improved its O-K Silver Conference record to 4-1 and 9-4 overall by defeating Sparta on the road Thursday evening in three sets, 25-17, 25-17 and…
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Two killed in motorcycle-car crash in Wayland Twp.
The Yankee Springs Township and Wayland Fire Departments Thursday evening were at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident near the corner of M-179 (129th Avenue) and 4th Street in…
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WHS senior National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Wayland Union High School senior Cassidy Martens is a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 1.5 million students nationwide take the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Test and…