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

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…

Editor February 17, 2018

Obituaries

Former Wayland man David Tolhurst dies at age 67

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…

Editor February 17, 2018

Sports

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

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…

Editor February 16, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings clinch share of O-K Silver hoops crown

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…

Editor February 16, 2018

Community Notices

Steeby Elementary recognized as ‘Distinguished School’

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 -…

Editor February 16, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins schools to begin strategic planning process

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…

Editor February 16, 2018

Obituaries

Private memorial service held for Dick Laman of Dorr

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…

Editor February 16, 2018

Columns

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

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…

Editor February 16, 2018

Sports

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

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…

Editor February 15, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings 1 win away from clinching Silver co-title

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…

Editor February 15, 2018