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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…
Posted inObituaries
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…
Posted inSports
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…
Posted inCommunity Notices
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…
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Wildcat boys claim 1st win this season on the lanes
The Wayland boys' varsity bowing team posted its first dual match victory of the season in a 27-3 win Monday over O-K Gold Conference rival East Grand Rapids. "On top…
Posted inEditorial
If you can no longer legislate pot, then regulate it
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “I don’t want marijuana in my community, I don’t wanna sell it, I don’t…
Posted inEditorial
Anybody interested in helping Calif. fire victims?
To the editor: A few of my family members and friends have been displaced by the fires in California, and it is bringing back memories of waking up to the…
Posted inColumns
One Small Voice: Do good, if only for the endorphins
by Lynn Mandaville "He recognized that serving others enriched the giver's soul." This is an isolated quote taken from the eulogy given by George W. Bush for his father, George…