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Funeral Tuesday for Lila Carr, 79, at Hopkins church
Lila May Carr (Wilcox) of Hopkins died Monday, Jan. 17. Lila was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Ionia, Michigan to Homer and Hazel Wilcox (Corey). She was married to…
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Lady Vikings capture 3rd consecutive hoops victory
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening scored its third straight victory to creep to within one game of .500 after a terrible start to the season. The Lady…
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Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years
The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…
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Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year
Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…
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Wayland schools’ bus fleet ratings 100% green tags
Wayland Union Schools’ fleet of 24 buses recently finished with 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. At least once a year, the Michigan State Police send an inspector…
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Martin Board, Supt. Ballee-Stone clarify policy roles
Principal Tyler Whitcomb The Martin Board of Education had a special meeting Thursday afternoon to clarify the roles of the superintendent and board when Covid issues arise that lead to…
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Army Bob: Should we allow packing Supreme Court?
by Robert M. Traxer The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the current administration when it struck down the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all businesses with more than 100 employees…
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Six new inductees added to Hopkins Athletic Fame Hall
Pete Arnsman Bob Beck Six new inductees into the Hopkins Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored Feb. 25 in between the Vikings’ girls’ and boys’ basketball games. The six…
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Visitation scheduled for Saturday for Nancy Bos, 89
Nancy Louise (Freeland) Bos, 89, of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 17. The daughter of Russell and Marian Freeland, she was born and raised in Grand Rapids graduating from South High…
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Covid takes ‘Boots’ Herring, honorary Hopkins FFAer
Milton Eugene "Boots" Herring died Saturday, Jan. 15, at his home in Hopkins of complications due to Covid at the age of 90. Boots was born on Aug. 7, 1931,…