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Sports

Martin girls ‘heartless’ 2nd half leads to loss to Gobles

February 17, 2018

by Austin Marsman The Lady Clippers lost by 18 points, 44-26, to SAC girls' basketball ruler Gobles Friday. Martin coach Doug MacVean wasn't pleased with what he saw, saying there was "no heart from Martin in the second half." Martin hoopsters Jaclyn Hildebrand and Faith Guritz both totaled 7 points,...

Former Wayland man David Tolhurst dies at age 67

February 17, 2018

David Tolhurst Sr., of Wyoming, formerly of Wayland and Martin, died Thursday, Feb. 15. He was 67. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Tolhurst; children Ammy Callender and David Tolhurst Jr.; grandchildren, Cassandra (Brandon) Buck, Brittany (Chris) Swan; great-grandchild, Emily; brother, Gary (Karen) Tolhurst and many...

Wildcats’ horrible 2nd quarter costly in 58-53 setback

February 16, 2018

Cory Ainsworth Though East Grand Rapids is near the top of the O-K Gold Conference basketball standings, Wayland has given the Pioneers a solid battle in both encounters this season. The Wildcats lost by only seven points last month on East's floor, and Friday night they came up five points...

Lady Vikings clinch share of O-K Silver hoops crown

February 16, 2018

Brandalyn Helderop The Hopkins girls' basketball team has clinched at least a share of the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship. The Viking boys, meanwhile Friday, had their season record evened at 8-8 with a 79-60 loss to the Rockets. The Lady Vikings breezed 54-28 past Kelloggsville to lift their league...

Steeby Elementary recognized as ‘Distinguished School’

February 16, 2018

Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby was selected under Category 1 - Exceptional student performance, successfully exceeding targets in English language arts and mathematics on state and local assessments for the school...

Community Notices

Hopkins schools to begin strategic planning process

February 16, 2018

The Hopkins Board of Education and administration have luanched a new initiative to guide the local schools through a 3-5 Year Strategic Planning Process. The purpose is "to help the district develop goals and strategies for continuing to offer an excellent education for the students, while using scarce public education...

Private memorial service held for Dick Laman of Dorr

February 16, 2018

Dick Laman, age 64, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb 11, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Laman, and is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, and loving companion, Stella. He is survived by his father, Jack Laman, sisters and brother, several in-laws and...

Columns

Army Bob: So just who is a working class American?

February 16, 2018

Just what in the heck or who in the heck are “working class Americans?” According to Wikipedia, “Economists and pollsters in the United States generally define "working class" adults as those lacking a college degree.” If we tossed out the Brits with their class-built society with Kings, Princes, Dukes, Barons...

State-ranked Godwin posts 95-66 win over Viking boys

February 15, 2018

The Hopkins boys' basketball team lost 95-66 at Wyoming Godwin Heights in a makeup O-K Silver Conference contest Thursday evening. Godwin has lost only once this season and is rated No. 4 among Class B hoops teams in Michigan, according to the Associated Press rankings. The Vikings started the game...

Lady Vikings 1 win away from clinching Silver co-title

February 15, 2018

Caitlin Rodanhisler scored 15 points for the Lady Vikings. If the Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team can get past Kelloggsville Friday evening, it will clinch at least a share of the O-K Silver Conference championship. The Lady Vikings took a major step toward reaching that goal Thursday night by winning...

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