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The Subterranean: Coco and Your Name. both worthwhile

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A review of Coco — **** out of five stars Currently in theaters PLUS a gift review of Your Name. — **** out of five stars Available on video by Walter G. Tarrow As Monty Python’s Flying Circus was wont to say: “...and now for something completely different.” The two films I’m presenting to...
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Hopkins school bus driver Sue Madalinski retiring

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Sue Madalinski (left) received a plaque Tuesday from Board of Education member Karen Ryan for her 19 years of service as a bus driver in the Hopkins Public Schools system. Madalinski is retiring at the end of this year. (Photo supplied)
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Ranger Rick: Will taking a knee be the undoing of the NFL?

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As the old saying goes, NFL (Not For Long) was spoken to rookie officials and players if they didn’t measure up to the coach’s standards. The league didn’t coddle mediocrity. That has all changed since “taking a knee” didn’t mean take a break, but disrespecting the flag when the National...
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Daniel Johnston, 53

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Daniel Jay Johnston of Wayland, age 53, died Friday, Dec. 15. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and served on numerous missions, touching lives locally and abroad. He received a bachelor's degree from the International School of Ministry in 2013 after a 17-year long career with Steelcase. He...
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Viking boys, girls both 3-0 in bowling dual matches

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. Both the Hopkins girls' and boys' bowling teams are off to flying starts this season. They both sport 3-0 dual match records Monday after defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Lady Vikings won 22-8. The girls took all 10 points in the Baker games. Then together...
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Lauren McCulligh signs to play softball at Adrian College

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Wayland Union High School softball standout Lauren McCulligh has signed to continue her softball career at Adrian College. Lauren is pictured with her parents (seated) Timothy and Tami McCulligh, Wayland varsity softball coach Cheri Ritz and assistant coach Nicole Cardosa. (Photo supplied)
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Service will be Thursday for Irene Wilson, 88, of Hopkins

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Irene B. (Taylor) Wilson, 88, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 18, 1929 in Monterey Township, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Zita Ellen (Cram) Taylor and was the widow of the late John Lester “Lec” Wilson. Mrs. Wilson...
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Bad local goverment practice rears its ugly head again

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is such a thing as a contest among local government units for bad behavior, the winner thus far is Dorr Township, hands down. Dorr is so far ahead of everybody else in...
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City Council tables proposed hunting, chicken ordinances

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Bruce Haveman, Alan Wagner and Lonnie Wagner all argued against a proposed 450-foot rule for bow hunters in the city. The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450...
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Wildcat boys score 1st bowling win, 25-5 over Zeeland

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Some of our top Wayland bowlers in the match against Zeeland. From left: Sydney Urben, Marissa BruinsSlot, Amber Beggs, Jordan Peters and Dillon Smith. The Wayland boys' bowling team captured its first dual match victory of the season in style with a 25-5 verdict over Zeeland. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats...
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