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Funeral for Hopkins grad Mike Gensler will be Monday

February 2, 2018

Michael David Gensler, age 65, died Tuesday, Jan. 31. A 1970 graduate of Hopkins High School, Mike loved music and was a musician, loved comedy and joking around. Mike played the drums in many different bands over the years, and especially loved jazz. He was a gifted carpenter. One of his...

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Army Bob: Mexico’s higher killing rate and drug trade

February 1, 2018

According to a report attributed to Reuters, the year 2016 saw 25,000 murders in Mexico. The United States, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report, saw nearly 17,250 murders in the same year. The population of Mexico is 128 million, with the United States has 228 million. Earlier this year,...

Watson medical pot dispensary ordinance in trouble?

February 1, 2018

Scott Hershberger (left) and John Caras. A proposal to draft an ordinance permitting marijuana dispensaries in Watson Township may be in trouble. The Township Board Thursday evening received more public input in opposition to crafting local rules to permit the growing, processing and delivery of medical marijuana, as permitted by...

Memorial service Feb. 18 for WHS grad Gale Boniface

February 1, 2018

Wayland High School graduate Gale William Boniface, 74, of South Haven, died Jan.19 in Port Richie, Fla. Gale was the son of the late Orvil and Lefa (Jones) Boniface, former owners of the Shelbyville Tavern. After graduating from Wayland, he spent his career as a tool and die operator at...

The Subterranean: ‘Paddington 2’ softens hardest heart

February 1, 2018

**** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow The sweetest movie ever made. A treacly confection lovingly crafted to soften the hardest of hearts. And for you cinephiles, this is Wes Anderson lite. A kid-friendly primer to the elaborate visual delights of Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonlight...

Otsego man gets 10 years for 2016 Watson crime spree

February 1, 2018

Kenneth E. Lapham Kenneth E. Lapham, 35, of Otsego, was sentenced Monday in Allegan County Circuit Court to 10 years in prison in connection with a crime spree in Watson Township. Lapham had faced multiple felony charges for breaking into three homes in Watson Township in August 2016, stealing cars,...

Memorial service March 17 for former Burnips man

February 1, 2018

Robert Alan Hyde, age 73, formerly of Burnips, died at his home in Meridianville, Ala., Sunday, Jan. 21. Robert was born January 31, 1944 to Keith and Irene Hyde of Burnips. He was an Army veteran and medic in the Vietnam war, which led to managing and working for several ambulance...

Visitation in Dorr Thursday for Eugene ‘Bob’ Miller

January 31, 2018

Eugene “Bob” Miller, age 92 of Byron Center, died Tuesday, Jan. 30. He is survived by his brother Dan Miller and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Clara Miller; his wife, Carol Magle; siblings, Frank Miller, Emanuel Miller, Norman Miller, Helen Kloska,...

Hopkins boys bowling team has 10-2 overall record

January 31, 2018

Brenden Gossman The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team now sports an overall record of 10-2 for the season overall. Its two losses, unfortunately, have come at the hands of league opponents Belding and Kelloggsville. The Vikings have been having a busy, but successful week. They blanked O-K Silver rival Northpointe...

Lady Vikings’ 8-game win streak halted by Plainwell

January 31, 2018

Senior Meghan Schulz led the Lady Vikings with 13 points. by Austin Marsman The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team's winning streak came to an end Tuesday evening in a 46-43 non-league loss at home to Plainwell. The Lady Vikings had put together an eight-game winning streak and they and the...

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