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Hopkins students qualify for state HOSA competition

Allegan Tech Center Health program students from Hopkins who competed in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition Nov. 22 Lily Clark - Health Career Display, Taylor Augustine…

Editor November 27, 2019

Community Notices

Allegan County now offers Smart 9-1-1 info service

Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Allegan County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1…

Editor November 26, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Mass is Saturday for Carol Pawloski, 71

Carol Ann Pawloski, age 71, died Monday, Nov. 25. Carol’s faith in Jesus Christ was unwavering and she used it as her life model. For all with whom she came…

Editor November 26, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Fusion guests fail on ‘Meet the Press’

Being a purveyor of screen and written word, I happened to watch "Meet the (De)Press(ed) with Chuck Todd. There is such glee in his voice when he comes on —…

Editor November 26, 2019

Community Notices

Pine Street Elementary’s robotics team is a ‘Rising Star’

Pine Street Elementary's robotics team Saturday, Nov. 23, took part in the FIRST Lego League qualifier held at Grandville High School and received the Rising Star Award. This award recognizes…

Editor November 26, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: When it comes to deer hunting, I’m Pro-Choice

“It’s the second week of deer camp, and all the gang is here. “We drink, play cards and shoot the bull but never shoot no deer. “The only time we…

Editor November 25, 2019

Articles

WHS athletic complex may include artificial turf in 2021

Prospects look good for artificial turf at the Wayland High School football stadium and softball, baseball and soccer fields. Patricia Velie, director of buildings and grounds and finance director for…

Editor November 25, 2019

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday in Martin for Donald Solomon, 84

Donald J. Solomon died Saturday, Nov.23, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo at age 84. He was born Sept. 4, 1935, in Hastings, the son of Russell and Lydia (Marsh) Solomon.…

Editor November 24, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Wednesday for Connie Jordan, 67, of Hopkins

Connie Mae (Hall) Jorden, 67, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Nov. 21, at her home. Born March 8, 1952 in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ray Allen…

Editor November 24, 2019

Sports

Avery Hudson begins 3rd year with Davenport hoops squad

Wayland High School graduate Avery Hudson is beginning his third season as a starting guard on the Davenport University basketball team. Hudson, a 2017 WHS grad, started in all 31…

Editor November 23, 2019