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Viking boys pass 1st stern test on hard court, 49-40

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team passed the first of three stern tests Tuesday night with a 49-40 victory at Tri-Unity Christian. The Vikings have reached a point in their…

Editor January 10, 2018

Obituaries

Former Martin farmer Jacob Klein dies at 84

Jacob Klein Jr., Jacob, 84 of Alto, formerly of Martin, died Monday, Jan. 8. He was born to Jacob and Elizabeth Klein on March 22, 1933, and grew up on…

Editor January 10, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service is Friday for Bernie Schwartz, 66

Bernard Leon Schwartz, 66, of Hopkins, died Monday, Jan. 8. Born May 13, 1951, in Allegan, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Baweja) Schwartz and was…

Editor January 10, 2018

Sports

Viking girls rally to tie on lanes, boys cruise 28-2

The Hopkins girls' bowling team rallied from a 10-0 deficit after the Baker games Tuesday to tie North Pointe Christian 15-15 in an O-K Silver Conference dual match. The Viking…

Editor January 9, 2018

Community Notices

Two heavy hitters visit Allegan County Dems meeting

Two major players in the 2018 Democratic Party campaigns for office stopped in at the Allegan County Democratic Party meeting Tuesday evening at the Vo-Tech Center, M-222, Allegan. They were…

Editor January 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings even record at 4-4, again with blowout

The strange season for the Hopkins girls' varsity basketball squad continues. The Lady Vikings Tuesday copped their third consecutive victory to even their record at 4-4 by running past Tri-Unity…

Editor January 9, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats threaten upset, but falter down stretch

For just over half a basketball game the Wayland girls Tuesday evening dared to pull off a major upset of a Zeeland West ballclub that brought a 6-1 overall record…

Editor January 9, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Will we be diving for dopers in Watson?

Our neighbors from Watson Township are debating whether to allow a marijuana growing enterprise to be erected in the township. Since the decriminalization of smoking pot was voted on and…

Editor January 9, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: We need the help of all good men

I watched some of the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night. Usually I watch award shows more for the host than anything else. If it's a comedian I like, I want…

Editor January 9, 2018

Community Notices

Urgent blood drive slated at United Church Wednesday

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. There is a…

Editor January 9, 2018