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Gun Lake Casino to double in size, add entertainment, dining
The Gun Lake Casino in summer 2017 the casino will be almost twice its current size, including a buffet restaurant, a high limit gaming room and a new Stage 131…
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Lady Vikings take twin bill to push softball record to 5-1
The Hopkins High School softball team lifted its overall season record to 5-1 Tuesday afternoon with a doubleheader sweep of nonleague opponent Zeeland East, 10-9 and 10-6. Hailey Burch threw…
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Kinsley Zondervan released from hospital after 2 surgeries
The roller coaster ride that has characterized so much the life of seven-month-old Kinsley Zondervan, daughter of Steeby Elementary teacher Kristiana and Wayland Board of Education member Pete Zondervan, has…
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Martin’s Garrett Dill tosses no-hitter at Zion Christian
Garrett Dill threw a five inning no-hitter and Martin's baseball squad beat Zion Christian 10-0 Tuesday in its season opener. Zion slipped to 1-2. Dill walked three and struck out…
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Hilliards Corner Lounge apparently has closed its doors
There has been more than a little bit of chatter on Facebook over the past couple of days about Hilliards Lounge being closed at its location on 135th Avenue and…
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Basura: Did Donald Trump not get the GOP memo?
Donald Trump hasn’t been in politics long, and he sure hasn’t been a Republican very long. His affiliation with the GOP is quite recent. Evidently there is some confusion with…
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Hilliards Park improvements OK’d by Hopkins Board
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night approved the expenditure of up to $6,000 for improvements at the Hilliards Park on 135th Avenue next to the General Store. The board had…
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Ranger Rick: Are the lyin’ Clintons the best we can do?
“Don’t let the handshake and the smile fool ya, take my advice, I’m only try’ to school ya” — The Unidisputed Truth, "Smiling Faces" 1971 Former President Bill Clinton recently…
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Proud Potawatomi Nation member Chuck Allman dies
Charles E. "Chuck" Allman age 85, of Gun Lake, died Monday, April 11. He was a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. He is survived by his children Denise…
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Van Volkinburg, Ritz latest inductees for WHS Hall of Fame
Wayland Union High School students will be recognized for their academic achievement at the annual Scholastic Honors Night/Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at…