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Clippers now 5-0, inching closer to football playoff berth

The Martin varsity football team moved its season record to 5-0 Saturday evening with a convincing 62-20 triumph at St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic. The game was postponed Friday evening…

Editor September 29, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins

Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son,…

Editor September 29, 2019

Sports

Otsego C-C Invitational unkind to Wildcats and Vikings

The Otsego Bulldog Invitational was unkind to the Wayland and Hopkins cross-country teams Saturday. The Lady Wildcats checked in 19th among 21 teams and Hopkins suffered the indignity of being…

Editor September 28, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s true: For Ryan Mauchmar it was one shining day

"All the memories came flooding back — old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken and the terrified child running from the burning wreck." — Vivian Stanshall, 1972 I spent Saturday…

Editor September 28, 2019

Sports

Hopkins volleyball team now 2-0 in O-K Silver matches

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated Godwin Heights in three sets at home Thursday by scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-10. The victory pushes the Lady Vikings' O-K Silver Conference record…

Editor September 28, 2019

Community Notices

Deer with EEE confirmed in Trowbridge Twp., Allegan County

The Allegan County Health Department Saturday announced a deer in Trowbridge Township, Allegan County, was tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It was the first confirmed case of a…

Editor September 28, 2019

Sports

Vikings can clinch football playoff berth with victory at Godwin

The Hopkins varsity football team will play another round of three games against O-K Silver Conference opponents over the next three weeks, and if the Vikings do as well as…

Editor September 28, 2019

Sports

Stormy weather wreaks havoc on Friday night football games

Friday afternoon and evening thunderstorms played major roles on Friday night football games for Hopkins, Martin and Wayland. Hopkins cruised to its fifth straight victory, 42-0 over O-K Silver Conference…

Editor September 27, 2019

Features

‘Culture Club’ helps WHS students learn about exchange visitors

A new "Culture Club" at Wayland High School has been launched to enable Wayland students to hang out with foreign exchange students and learn about their countries and culture. They…

Editor September 27, 2019

Features

WHS debate team has huge successes at Legislative Debate Day

The Wayland High School debate had a terrific day earlier this month at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition, which was held at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center.…

Editor September 27, 2019