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Rev. Billy Graham preached in Moline about 75 years ago

As Americans observed the passing Wednesday of perhaps its most famous preacher, the Rev. Billy Graham, at age 99, WOOD-TV Channel 8 noted it was in possession of a poster…

Editor February 21, 2018

Sports

Viking boys defeat Lee 63-54 to go over .500 mark

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team defeated Wyoming Lee 63-54 Tuesday night to move over the .500 mark for the season overall. The Vikings now have a season record of…

Editor February 21, 2018

Obituaries

Clifford Miller of Dorr dies at age 70

Clifford "Cliff" Howard Miller, 70, of Dorr died Feb. 14. He is survived by his sisters Deborah (Deb) Doehring, Sheryl Schwallier, and Carole Fisher, along with his children, Melissa and…

Editor February 21, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings win handily in hoops title game tuneup

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Tuesday night tuned up for its O-K Silver Conference championship showdown with Northpointe Christian with an easy 53-17 victory over Holland Calvary. The Lady…

Editor February 21, 2018

Obituaries

Service March 3 for Hopkins grad Bruce VanderKolk

Bruce W. VanderKolk, 72, of Bonita Springs, Fla., a 1963 Hopkins High School graduate, died Sunday, Feb. 18. He was born March 16, 1945, in Allegan, the son of Wiley…

Editor February 20, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Hopkins grad June Moored

June L. Brenner Moored, 89 of Jenison, died Thursday, Feb. 15, in Florida. June was born March 31, 1928, in Monterey Township, the daughter of the late Daniel and Halla…

Editor February 20, 2018

Community Notices

Otsego senior arrested in school shooting fallout threat

by Austin Marsman There is apparent fallout closer to home this week from the mass shootings on Valentines Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Authorities took…

Editor February 20, 2018

Articles

204-unit apartment complex likely coming to Dorr Twp.

Prospects look good for Dorr Township to welcome a 204-unit apartment complex on the southwest end of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 14th Street. The Dorr Township Planning Commission…

Editor February 20, 2018

Articles

Martin bond construction project to be done by August

by Austin Marsman Project Manager Mike Hammis gave the Martin Board of Education an update on the $17.1 million bond construction project and offered a tour Monday after the regular…

Editor February 20, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Guns don’t kill people. People kill people

The killings at Parkland, Fla., have sparked debate again about guns. Ms. Mandeville has asked for someone to do something. I agree. However, I don't agree that Congress, state legislatures,…

Editor February 20, 2018