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Presley Hudson now CMU’s all-time leading scorer

Former Wayland High School standout Presley Hudson Saturday added one more honor to her star-studded basketball career. She scored 28 points in a tough 78-75 loss to Ohio University, but…

Editor February 9, 2019

Sports

Viking boys win, but girls lose in Saturday matinee

It was a mixed bag for Hopkins Saturday afternoon in twice rescheduled basketball games against Kelloggsville. The boys won 77-62, but the girls suffered their first loss since the Christmas…

Editor February 9, 2019

Sports

Vikings cruise to win over Calvin Christian, play today

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team overcame the weather and Calvin Christian Friday night 58-43. The verdict left the Vikings with a 9-4 overall record and 4-2 in the league.…

Editor February 9, 2019

Sports

Lady Viking success streak continues in 55-49 OT win

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team is undefeated since the holiday break. The Lady Vikings pulled out a 55-49 thriller Friday night over Grandville Calvin Christian to claim their sixth…

Editor February 8, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: The Wall gives us an economy of force

The Wall! Not one cent for the wall, or as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced, not more than one dollar for the immoral wall. Walls are immoral according to Speaker Pelosi…

Editor February 8, 2019

Obituaries

Father of Dorr Township supervisor dies at age 90

James E. Miling of Grand Rapids, father of Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was 90. Jim served his country during the Korean War. He had…

Editor February 8, 2019

Obituaries

Service is Sunday for Jerry Bowerman, 68, of Dorr

Jerome “Jerry” Bowerman age 68 of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jerry’s gruff exterior held a huge heart, that loved his family dearly and would do anything for his family…

Editor February 8, 2019

Community Notices

Woman driver found guilty in crash killing 5-year-old

A 34-year-old Wayland woman was found guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court of attempted operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. Amber Lea Collige, 34, had pleaded…

Editor February 7, 2019

Sports

Lady Viking sophomore Kennedy Gill rolls a 224

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' bowling teams blanked the depleted ranks of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights 30-0 Thursday afternoon and Brewhouse Lanes in Dorr. Godwin had…

Editor February 7, 2019

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We are spoiled, ignorant, uncaring

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John…

Editor February 7, 2019