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Vikings explode for 39 2nd half points in Calvin rout
It could be argued that Hopkins is becoming notorious as a second-half football team. In all three of the Vikings' victories this season, they have scored a lot of points…
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Hopkins farmer, auctioneer Homer Skinner dies at 61
Longtime Hopkins area farmer and auctioneer Homer Skinner died Thursday, Sept. 30, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. Homer was born Jan. 16, 1960, in Monterey Township, son of the…
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Wayland man Will Tolliver holds state, national record
A Wayland man broke his own state and national powerlifting record set last June by recording a lift of 755 pounds. Will Tolliver, owner of Plate Boys LLC, works out…
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Service will be Tuesday for Laurie Ybema of Hopkins
Laurie Ybema, 54, of Hopkins died Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, Laurie Denise (Pessman) Ybema was born on October 5, 1966 in Morrison, Illinois. She was educated at Morrison Community Schools,…
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Visitation set for tonight for Roger Medendorp, 84
Roger Lee Medendorp, age 84, died Tuesday, Sept. 28. He is survived by his children Peg (Keith) Beutler, Dan (Deb) Medendorp; grandchildren David (Jaime), Heather (Brandon), Nicole (Mike), Chrissie, David…
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Lady Vikings win in 3 sets over O-K Silver foe Belding
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday evening improved its O-K Silver Conference dual match record to 4-1 with a three-set victory over Belding, 25-16, 25-15 and 25-23. Individual statistical leaders:…
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Army Bob: Ranger Rick is a casualty of woke culture
by Robert M. Traxler Part of the fallout from my friend Ranger Rick’s resigning under pressure from penning his Townbroadcast column is that he was a foil, a shield from…
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Wildcats win awards in Debate Day competition
Wayland Union High School Wednesday was host for Debate Day, the first in-person debate for the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Students competed in two workshop sessions to strengthen their…
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Allegan County K-6 school mask orders are rescinded
The Allegan County Health Department today announced it has rescinded its school mask order over fears continuing the policy could result in loss of state revenue. The Health Department in…
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Funeral is Monday at St. Therese for Maria Amato
Maria Antonia Amato, age 78, died Tuesday, Sept. 28. She was born March 28, 1943 in Alcamo, Trapani, Sicily, to Pietro and Vitria Lombardo. She moved to the United States…