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Memorial service set for May 1 for Dennis Wolff, 69

Dennis Herbert Wolff, 69, of Byron Center, formerly of Dorr, died Monday, April 5, at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Dennis was born in Grand Rapids April 30, 1951, a son…

Editor April 21, 2021

Obituaries

Hopkins grad Stacy Gilbert dies at home in Tennessee

Hopkins High School graduate Stacy Daneen Gilbert, 56, died unexpectedly at her home in Tazewell, TN, Friday, April 16. Stacy was born on May 24, 1964, to Roger and Sharon…

Editor April 20, 2021

Sports

Both Hopkins track teams now 2-2 in O-K Silver duals

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams own 2-2 dual meet records thus far this season in the O-K Silver Conference. Just as they did last week, both split…

Editor April 20, 2021

Community Notices

Go Fund Me page launched for Wayland cancer victim

A Go Fund Me page has been established for Wayland area mother Diane Statler, who has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. A family spokesperson said her neurosurgeon…

Editor April 20, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Point by point rebuttal to a sign in Bradley

At the southeast corner of Bradley, there is a sign in a front yard. I've seen it a few times but really took a good look at it while waiting…

Editor April 20, 2021

Articles

Hopkins, Martin schools continue in-person classes

Martin on April 15 reported two new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the junior high and high school, but plans remain for in-person classroom instruction five days a week.…

Editor April 20, 2021

Articles

Crews continue work on west side water main break

City officials say work is continuing on the water main break that was reported Friday near the intersection of West Superior and Reno Drive, City Manager Josh Eggleston said, “The…

Editor April 20, 2021

Obituaries

Theresa Laskowski’s Mass of Christian Burial April 22

Theresa Irene Laskowski, 74, of Dorr, died Sunday, April 18, at her home. Born Jan. 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret…

Editor April 20, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral Thursday for Kay Moore, 72, longtime teacher

Kay Shafer Moore died Friday, April 16. She was born to the late Donald and Wanda Shafer on Feb. 26, 1949. Kay grew up in Wayland, where she graduated from…

Editor April 20, 2021

Community Notices

Structure in Monterey Township destroyed by fire

The Hopkins Area Fire Department, along with Allegan Fire District and Salem Township Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire in Monterey Township Monday afternoon. The structure was a complete…

Editor April 19, 2021