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Lady Wildcats’ unbeaten bowling streak halted
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team Wednesday absorbed its first defeat of the season, 21-9 to Zeeland. The boys' team also lost to Zeeland, 29-1. ""We knew we would have…
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Ranger Rick: Build the Wall to help stop voter fraud
Every election cycle it seems like the Democrats always scream "voter suppression" during voting, even though there has been no credible evidence this has taken place. What they get their…
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Service will be held Monday for Char Sanok, 60
Charlotte Anne "Char" Sanok, age 60, died Tuesday, Dec. 11. Char enjoyed watching birds, arts and crafts, crocheting, gardening, and baking. Most of all, Char loved her family and friends.…
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Martin and Hopkins boys’ teams are still unbeaten
Will no one stop the streaking Martin boys' basketball team? Coach Brad Moelker's Clippers Tuesday night cruised to their fourth consecutive victory on the hardcourt this season with a 53-33…
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Don Black honored for 20 years on County Board
Don Black, shown here with his wife, was honored this month by the Allegan County Board of Commissioners for his 20 years of service on the board. Black, who also…
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Funeral Friday for Sandra Carpenter, 65, of Hopkins
Sandra Jean Carpenter, 65, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Dec. 9, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born Feb. 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of…
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Helderop scores 35, but Lady Vikings lose debut
The Hopkins High School girls' varsity basketball team dropped its season opener 71-59 Tuesday, Dec. 4, to Tri-County Senior point guard Kennedy Helderop pumped in a career-high 35 points, including…
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Lady Wildcats capture 3rd straight bowling victory
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team continued to amaze and excite with a 24-6 win over East Grand Rapids Monday. "I can't say how pleased I am to see the…
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Viking QB Nolan Smith may play at Indiana Wesleyan
Hopkins High School senior quarterback Nolan Smith has been offered the opportunity to play next fall at Indiana Wesleyan University. Smith, who is listed as 6-4 and 205 pounds, was…
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Hopkins school board seeks to fill one vacancy
Because the name of only one candidate appeared on the November general election ballot in a contest for two seats, the Hopkins Board of Education is seeking someone to be…