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Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins
Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son,…
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Otsego C-C Invitational unkind to Wildcats and Vikings
The Otsego Bulldog Invitational was unkind to the Wayland and Hopkins cross-country teams Saturday. The Lady Wildcats checked in 19th among 21 teams and Hopkins suffered the indignity of being…
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Yes It’s true: For Ryan Mauchmar it was one shining day
"All the memories came flooding back — old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken and the terrified child running from the burning wreck." — Vivian Stanshall, 1972 I spent Saturday…
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Hopkins volleyball team now 2-0 in O-K Silver matches
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated Godwin Heights in three sets at home Thursday by scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-10. The victory pushes the Lady Vikings' O-K Silver Conference record…
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Deer with EEE confirmed in Trowbridge Twp., Allegan County
The Allegan County Health Department Saturday announced a deer in Trowbridge Township, Allegan County, was tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It was the first confirmed case of a…
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Vikings can clinch football playoff berth with victory at Godwin
The Hopkins varsity football team will play another round of three games against O-K Silver Conference opponents over the next three weeks, and if the Vikings do as well as…
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Stormy weather wreaks havoc on Friday night football games
Friday afternoon and evening thunderstorms played major roles on Friday night football games for Hopkins, Martin and Wayland. Hopkins cruised to its fifth straight victory, 42-0 over O-K Silver Conference…
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‘Culture Club’ helps WHS students learn about exchange visitors
A new "Culture Club" at Wayland High School has been launched to enable Wayland students to hang out with foreign exchange students and learn about their countries and culture. They…
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WHS debate team has huge successes at Legislative Debate Day
The Wayland High School debate had a terrific day earlier this month at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition, which was held at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center.…
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Fire destroys barn at Schaendorf Dairy Farm in Monterey Twp.
A fire Friday morning destroyed a barn at the Schaendorf Dairy Farm in Monterey Township. Firefighters from the Wayland Salem Township departments arrived at the scene, about four miles northeast…