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Clippers take down fellow unbeaten Montabella 48-6

Martin ran into a fellow unbeaten eight-man football squad Friday night in Blanchard Montabella and had a pleasant, but long ride home after a 48-6 victory. The Mustangs, who switched…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Vikings come from behind again to beat Kellogsville

Hopkins made it it two in row Friday night for come-from-behind victories on the gridiron. The Vikings spotted Kelloggsville 16-6, 24-14 and 30-22 at the first three period stops, but…

Editor September 17, 2021

Obituaries

Hopkins High School grad Gale Bregg Brown passes

Hopkins High School graduate Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown, 65, of Kentwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 15. She was born on April 28, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late Ambrose &…

Editor September 17, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings overcome Kelloggsville in 3 sets

The Hopkins volleyball team moved its O-K Silver Conference record to 2-1 Thursday on its home court with a straight set victory over Kelloggsville, 25-16, 25-19, 25-13. Individual statistical leaders…

Editor September 17, 2021

Obituaries

Local community activist Max Monroe dies at age 81

Word has been received of the death Wednesday, Sept. 15, of former Wayland City Councilman Maxwell Dow Monroe. He was 81. Most recently a resident of Middleville, Max was born…

Editor September 16, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats move to 3-0 by beating South Christian

The Wayland varsity volleyball team moved its O-K Gold Conference dual match record to 3-0 Thursday evening with a thrilling five-set victory over traditional rival South Christian. The Lady Wildcats,…

Editor September 16, 2021

Sports

Martin girls 8th in 1st SAC cross-country jamboree

The Martin girls' and boys' cross country squads competed in the first Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree this season Wednesday at Fenn Valley Orchards. The Lady Clippers squad finished eighth of…

Editor September 16, 2021

Obituaries

Ex-Wayland youth baseball coach Gale Wilcox, 95, dies

Gale Frederick Wilcox, 95, Middleville, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Thornapple Manor. Gale was born the youngest son of Lewis and Alma Wilcox at home in Irving Township on Sept.…

Editor September 16, 2021

Community Notices

WHS junior wins accolades for breaking up an assault

Wayland High School junior Ryan Arendsen recently was lauded "for being an outstanding example to his fellow students," according to the Wayland Police Department, which presented him with an Operation…

Editor September 16, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Should we just let the unvaccinated die?

by Robert M. Traxler If you contract Covid-19 and did not get vaccinated, you need to just die, right? Well according to many on the left you should. So much…

Editor September 16, 2021