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Travis Thorne has a big night in Martin’s 28-0 playoff win

by Austin Marsman Martin handily defeated Bellevue, 28-0 Friday night in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association eight-man playoffs to improve its overall season record to…

Editor November 2, 2019

Sports

Hopkins’ 2nd round playoff game moved to Hamilton field

The wet and cold weather Friday night resulted in the Hopkins football field being torn up badly in the first Division 5 post-season playoff game. Therefore, the Vikings' second-round game…

Editor November 2, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: It’s GOP that has Trump Derangement Syndrome

by Lynn Mandaville TDS, or Trump Derangement Syndrome, is a derogatory term used by supporters of our current president Donald Trump to describe anyone, yes, anyone, who opposes or criticizes…

Editor November 2, 2019

Sports

Three local runners compete in state cross-country meet

It’s been a tough year for Hopkins senior ace cross-country runner Todd Henley. Though finishing 90th at the state meet at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn would be something to…

Editor November 2, 2019

Sports

Unbeaten Martin has difficult task at Colon at 1 p.m. Saturday

There's good new news and bad news for the undefeated Martin varsity football team. First, the good news. The Clippers remained unbeaten Friday night with a convincing 28-0 victory over…

Editor November 2, 2019

Features

WHS grad’s daughter is co-star of upcoming Hallmark movie

Torrey DeVito, daughter of 1969 Wayland High School graduate Mary Torrey DeVito, is co-star of a Nov. 17 made for TV Hallmark channel movie, "Write Before Christmas." The holiday special…

Editor November 2, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Thursday at Jijak for Bobbi Jo Wilson, 42

Bobbi Jo Wilson, age 42, died Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bobbi was described by her family as a “fashionista.” She and her husband, Phil, shared their love for Jesus Christ through…

Editor November 2, 2019

Community Notices

Monterey vet Dr. Henry Reinhart earns Honorary FFA degree

Dr. Henry Reinart of Monterey Township, owner and proprietor of Pickle Street Veterinary Services, has received his Honorary American Degree at the National FFA Convention. The Hopkins FFA commented in…

Editor November 2, 2019

Sports

Vikings win wars on the line in 1st half, win playoff debut

It’s been said by many football coaches that ballgames are won and lost by the wars at the line of scrimmage. Hopkins Friday night won that war at the line,…

Editor November 1, 2019

Community Notices

Did inclement weather swell WHS ‘Hallowed Halls’ crowds?

The blustery, cold and wet weather served as a deterrent Thursday evening for many traditional trick-or-treaters in local neighborhoods, so many speculated that the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration at Wayland…

Editor November 1, 2019