It’s been a long time coming, but the Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team registered its first victory of the season Tuesday night, 51-45 against visiting Kent City. The Vikings had struggled with injuries and flu in the early part of the campaign and came close on a couple of occasions before finally pulling out a […]
25 Years Ago — Jan. 17, 1990 Orangeville Township made it official by voting to enter into a one-year trial contract for services from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) at a cost of $2,500. The Hopkins Public Schools has received a $40,000 grant from the State of Michigan to help restructure the junior high into
Martin Township plans to join three other local municipalities in having a special election in May. The Township Board Wednesday evening voted to place a 0.9-mill request for eight years for purchasing fire department equipment. Fire Chief John Schipper said the department currently is paying for a new rescue truck purchased last fall, but needs for
