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Deputy injured by assault released from hospital

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids has confirmed that the Allegan County deputy hospitalized Sept. 11 after suffering injuries trying to arrest a 35-year-old Dorr man has been…

Editor September 30, 2023

Community Notices

Homecoming king, queen chosen at Hopkins Friday

Abby Zalis and Connor Ainsworth were chosen queen and king of the homecoming festivities Friday night at Hopkins High School. The high school was featured on WOOD-TV early Friday morning…

Editor September 30, 2023

Community Notices

Martin’s homecoming royalty selected on gridiron

Elected royalty for Homecoming 2023 Friday night at Martin High School were (from left) Duke and Duchess Haylen Buell and Memrie Gayheart, King and Queen Taegan Harris and Lauren Taylor,…

Editor September 30, 2023

Sports

Vikings lose on hail Mary, ‘Cats victims of comeback

The Wayland and Hopkins High School varsity football teams Friday night absorbed difficult defeats on the gridiron, but Martin found a way to prevail over visiting NorthPointe Christian, 46-30. The…

Editor September 29, 2023

Features

Education Foundation grants are distributed

The Wayland Union Education Foundation Friday distributed 26 Innovation Grants and National Conference Grants throughout the district. Members of the Education Foundation and Administrators presented our staff members with grant…

Editor September 29, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls’ golfer, team show promise on the links

Cayla Szubinski The Hopkins High School girls’ varsity golf program hasn’t been in existence for long, but this fall there has been reason for optimism. The Vikings earlier this week…

Editor September 29, 2023

Sports

Lady Vikings lose to Calvin Christian in showdown

Kylee Sykes does the setting here. The cover photo is of Kate Cleypool nailing a kill. The O-K Silver Conference volleyball championship so often comes down to Hopkins and Grandville…

Editor September 28, 2023

Articles

Dorr sustainable business park project is paused

The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township has been paused because the anchor tenant, Continuous Materials, hasn’t been able to secure the funding needed for…

Editor September 28, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: End-of-the-world scams are profitable

by Robert M. Traxler William Henry Gates III, a hero of the rank and file of the progressive movement and a multi billionaire, along with Prince William (the King in…

Editor September 28, 2023

Community Notices

Allegan Co. Health Dept. recommends Covid vaccine

The Updated COVID-19 vaccine is available, and everyone ages 6 months and up is recommended to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness. Below are some answers to frequently…

Editor September 27, 2023