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Hopkins High School’s alumni group is in transition

The Hopkins High Alumni Association is in transition as far as leadership, but many members still haven't gotten over a transition that occurred 55 years ago. Alums gather once again…

Editor June 16, 2018

Columns

Basura: Best to avoid catastrophic results of antivax

“Ain’t that a shame? My tears fell like rain.” — Fats Domino And they still do. Years ago I knew a guy who hadn’t been vaccinated. His parents were not part…

Editor June 15, 2018

Sports

Hopkins senior makes 2nd unit of all-star bowling team

Brenden Gossman, who will be a senior this fall at Hopkins High School, earned the top spot of the second unit of the 2018 Michigan State USBC Youth All Michigan…

Editor June 15, 2018

Articles

Only 1 County Board local contest in Aug. 7 primary

There is only one contest for Allegan County Commissioner from this area in the Aug. 7 primary election. The only race is between two Republicans, Nathaniel Sherman of Wayland Township…

Editor June 15, 2018

Sports

Bowling champ decides on where she’ll go to college

Michigan Division 2 state bowling champion Sidney Urben finally has made her choice for college next fall. She will attend the Catholic Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where…

Editor June 15, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Monday for Gertrude Herp, formerly of Dorr

Gertrude Herp, 93, of Kalamazoo died Thursday, June 14. Gertrude was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge in Dorr. She is survived by her children; Bob (Carol) Herp,…

Editor June 15, 2018

Community Notices

Bank robbery suspect believed to have health issues

by Austin Marsman Less than 12 hours after a bank robbery that closed the City of Plainwell, officers with the Allegan County Sheriff's Department say they've arrested a man accused…

Editor June 15, 2018

Articles

Paris Ridge development phases proceeding apace

Despite reports of a few problems, the Paris Ridge subdivision development continues apace in Leighton Township. The Township Board Thursday evening decided to give tentative approval to the preliminary plats…

Editor June 14, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: The trail to nowhere has economic perils

I notice all the talk lately about a walking, running and biking trail going from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Most of the people encouraging its creation cite more exercise, fresh…

Editor June 14, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins Hall of Fame coach Mick Francis battles cancer

Longtime Hopkins High School football and softball coach Mick Francis is in the fight for his life after diagnosis last January of an advanced stage of cancer. Francis, who was…

Editor June 14, 2018