Editor

Yes It Is, It’s True: NBC blew its chance to heal racism

I was saddened to learn about the firing of Megyn Kelly from her morning NBC-TV show. The network wasted a golden opportunity to have a rational and enlightening conversation about…

Editor October 29, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Sam’s Club aids ‘not growing up’

“I won't grow up. Not a penny will I pinch. I will never grow a mustache, Or a fraction of an inch. 'Cause growing up is awfuller Than all the awful…

Editor October 28, 2018

Editorial

I have doubled down on my opposition to GOP Nov. 6

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "Fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Four legs good. Two legs bad." — The sheep in "Animal Farm" by…

Editor October 28, 2018

Sports

Martin’s Carsen Young qualifies for D-4 state meet

Martin High School sophomore Carsen Young Saturday qualified for the Division 4 state cross-country meet next weekend at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. Young, whose older brother last year qualified…

Editor October 27, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA attending national convention in Indy

Members of the Hopkins High School chapter of the FFA have been attending the national FFA convention in Indianapolis. Advisor Jessica Couch reported, "We have attended sessions and the career…

Editor October 27, 2018

Sports

Rylee Cronkright returning to state cross-country meet

Wayland junior cross-country ace Rylee Cronkright is going back to the Division 2 state meet next Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Cronkright, who qualified for the all-state team…

Editor October 27, 2018

Sports

Hopkins to send 2 boys, 2 girls to state cross meet

Hopkins junior Todd Henley is going back to the state cross-country meet next Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. And senior Dan Rausch is going with him. Lady Vikings…

Editor October 27, 2018

Obituaries

Celebration of life of ‘Bud’ Collins will be Monday

Frank (Bud) Collins, 85, Wayland died Wednesday Oct. 24. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he met and married Judy. He was a Grand Rapids police officer for 28…

Editor October 27, 2018

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday for Mike Krcatovich

Longtime Hopkins man Michael P. Krcatovich died at home Thursday, Oct. 25. He was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Chicago to Peter and Matija (Kovacevich) Krcatovich. Mike married Letha…

Editor October 27, 2018

Sports

Clippers fall short, 25-24, in post-season grid playoff

by Austin Marsman Both Holton and Martin hadn’t seen a playoff berth since 2007 and their meeting Friday night resulted in the visiting Red Devils squeaking by on a 25…

Editor October 27, 2018