2017 – Page 154

Presley Hudson MAC Player of Week for 3rd straight time

Wayland High School graduate and former all-state basketball player Presley Hudson has been tearing up with the Mid-American Conference this month. Hudson, daughter of Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball…

Editor January 20, 2017

Sports

Vikings boys and girls both lose to Calvin Christian in hoops

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team came up on the short end of a 72-61 score at Grandville Calvin Christian Friday night. The Vikings, with the loss, fell to 3-6 overall…

Editor January 20, 2017

Sports

Clippers’ bad night at free throw line costly in 41-40 loss

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team absorbed its first loss this season in Southwestern Athletic Conference divisional play, dropping a 41-40 heartbreaker to Bloomingdale. The Clippers were hampered at the…

Editor January 20, 2017

Sports

Hopkins boys still perfect, girls 8-2 in bowling matches

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams have enjoyed plenty of success this week in dual matches. The boys came from behind Friday to beat West Catholic 18-12 remain…

Editor January 20, 2017

Sports

Wildcats pull out thriller over league unbeaten Wyoming

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team pulled off a big victory on the road Friday evening with a 76-72 decision over Wyoming. The verdict lifted the Wildcats' overall season record…

Editor January 20, 2017

Community Notices

Steeby Elementary designated as ‘Reward School’

The Michigan Department of Education has identified Steeby Elementary as a Reward School in its score cards released this week. The State Department of Education defines a school as a…

Editor January 20, 2017

Community Notices

Nominations sought for WHS Alumni Hall of Fame

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominees for the 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame. Thoe who wish to nominate a candidate for consideration may the nominee’s name and qualifications to Principal…

Editor January 20, 2017

Obituaries

Kathryn Lowman’s celebration of life slated later

Kathryn Ann (Bolhuis) Lowman died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Allegan County Medical Care facility after a long and hard-fought battle with dementia. She was 90 years old. She was…

Editor January 20, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Monday for Edna Wiest, 96

Edna Wiest (Nickels), age 96, of Dorr, died Thursday, Jan. 19. She is survived by her children Larry Wiest and Bonnie (Gene) Major, her grandchildren Nick Wiest, Rachel (Dmitriy Kostyuchenko)…

Editor January 19, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We are manipulated by hucksters

“By the way if anyone here is in advertising or marketing… kill yourself... There's no rationalization for what you do and you are Satan's little helpers…— The late, great comedian…

Editor January 19, 2017