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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 27, 1994 The Wayland City Council granted preliminary plat approval for a…
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Lady Vikings capture 5th straight victory on diamond
The Hopkins varsity softball team claimed its fifth consecutive victory with a 12-0 verdict in five innings over O-K Silver Conference opponent NorthPointe Christian. The Lady Vikings racked up 13…
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Vikings now 3-0 in O-K Silver Conference standings
The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity track teams breezed to their third consecutive O-K Silver Conference dual meet victories Tuesday afternoon at Wyoming Lee. The boys won 97-25 and the…
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Ranger Rick: Impeachment will prolong Dems’ agony
If you're really old and listened to WLS-AM in the 1960s, you probably heard "Chickenman," with the announcer at the end of each show say "WEEEeeel, stay tuned tomorrow for…
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Service Friday for longtime volunteer Marie Fojtik, 85
Marie June Fojtik, age 85, of Lady Lake, Fla., and Hopkins, died Saturday, April 20, after an extended journey with Alzheimer’s. Marie was born Nov. 28, 1933, to Doris and…
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Lady Vikings move softball record to 5-2 with 2 wins
The Hopkins girls' varsity softball team lifted its overall season record to 5-2 Monday with a doubleheader sweep of NorthPointe Christian. The Lady Vikings took the first game: 10-3 and…
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Hopkins’ Brenden Gossman to go bowling for Concordia
Hopkins High School standout bowler and baseball player Brenden Gossman has declared his intention to attend Concordia University near Ann Arbor next fall. Gossman, who was Division 3 state runner-up…
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Two-time coach of the year seeks WHS bowling post
Wayland boys’ varsity bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak Sunday evening remarked, “I am beyond ecstatic!” with the news one of the winningest coaches in the state has applied for the open…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Loss of ‘Pete’ will be loss of history
Good Lord, I miss Pete Arnsman. No, Lee Dale "Pete" Arnsman of Hopkins has not not passed away, but last December he suffered a stroke and has been homebound and…
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Basura: The anatomy of Corridas in a Plaza del Toros
“People aren't either wicked or noble. They're like chef's salads, with good things and bad things chopped and mixed together in a vinaigrette of confusion and conflict.” — Lemony Snicket,…