January 2018 – Page 10

Godwin halts Vikings boys’ hardcourt win streak, 83-42

Wyoming Godwin Heights, a perennial prep basketball powerhouse, halted Hopkins' six-game winning streak Friday evening with an 83-42 verdict. The Wolverines, ranked No. 6 in the latest Associated Press Class…

Editor January 13, 2018

Obituaries

Ann Schumaker’s mass of Christian Burial is Jan. 26

R. Ann Schumaker, age 87 of Middleville, died of heart disease Monday, Jan. 8, at Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital. She lived out her fervent wish to remain independent in…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings capture 4th straight basketball triumph

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team claimed its fourth straight victory with yet another blowout verdict, 62-28 over visiting Wyoming Godwin Heights. The victory lifted the Lady Vikings' overall season…

Editor January 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys’ and girls’ hoops teams enjoy their party

There was quite a party Friday night at the Wayland High School gym. The host Wildcats, on a festive Snowcoming evening, treated their guests badly, with the girls defeating Middleville…

Editor January 12, 2018

Editorial

School board finally allowing quality public discussions

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Board of Education President Gary Wood rightfully described as "a good discussion" a…

Editor January 11, 2018

Articles

Leighton has no interest in pot dispensaries ordinance

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to opt out of developing any ordinance permitting medical marijuana dispensaries. The 4-0 vote was taken after a discussion of the…

Editor January 11, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Oprah Winfrey for president, why not?

At the 2018 Golden Globe Awards event Ms. Oprah Winfrey gave a speech that was called by many the first shot in a battle to become President of the United…

Editor January 11, 2018

Features

Construction at Martin schools continues in winter

by Austin Marsman In just over five months, a 17.1 million dollar bond project has changed the landscape of the Martin Public Schools campus. Superintendent David Harnish recently gave Townbroadcast…

Editor January 11, 2018

Sports

Wildcats’ comeback on the lanes falls short, 18-12

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team lost 18-12 to Forest Hills Eastern Wednesday at Airport Lanes in a dual match between two school sin the O-K Gold and Green…

Editor January 11, 2018

Sports

Wildcats end 4-game losing skid by defeating Dux

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Tuesday night halted a four-game losing streak by posting a 61-45 non-conference victory at Zeeland West. The victory improved the Wildcats' overall season record…

Editor January 11, 2018