February 2018 – Page 15

Clippers’ winter homecoming dampened by 2 losses

February 3, 2018

by Austin Marsman It was a trip to “Fabulous” Las Vegas for the Clippers winter homecoming, creative dress up days and themed posters headlined the week. Crowds filled the gymnasium Friday night in anticipation of the festivities planned and what was billed to be big contests. Lady Clippers edged 39-33...

Guest column: We are proud Spartans, despite Nassar

February 3, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a guest column written by Pamela Heijerman, a sophomore at Michigan State University and an alumna of Martin High School. by Pamela Heijerman Pam Heijerman With multiple sexual assault offenses charged against him, Larry Nassar has shaken the Michigan State community and placed our campus under the...

Lady Vikings rebound from Plainwell loss in 68-46 win

February 2, 2018

Kennedy Helderop had 13 points for Hopkins. The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball squad bounced back from Tuesday's heart-breaking loss to Plainwell and cruised to a 68-46 victory over O-K Silver Conference opponent Belding. The Lady Vikings pushed their overall season record to 10-5 and they are 6-0 and in first...

Lady Wildcats start horribly, rally, lose down stretch

February 2, 2018

Mari Biondo If you take away a really miserable first quarter, the Wayland girls' basketball team Friday played a pretty good ballgame against Grand Rapids Christian. Unfortunately, there are four rather than three quarters in the game, and the the Lady Wildcats came up short of a 49-41 score. They...

Wildcats overcome awful start, but fall short in the end

February 2, 2018

Junior point guard Carson Sevigny nailed a couple of threes and completed a terrific in-bounds pass for an assist. After suffering perhaps its worst offensive performance of the season in a half of a basketball game, Wayland put together a magnificent comeback, only to collapse in the last two minutes...

Funeral for Hopkins grad Mike Gensler will be Monday

February 2, 2018

Michael David Gensler, age 65, died Tuesday, Jan. 31. A 1970 graduate of Hopkins High School, Mike loved music and was a musician, loved comedy and joking around. Mike played the drums in many different bands over the years, and especially loved jazz. He was a gifted carpenter. One of his...

Columns

Army Bob: Mexico’s higher killing rate and drug trade

February 1, 2018

According to a report attributed to Reuters, the year 2016 saw 25,000 murders in Mexico. The United States, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Report, saw nearly 17,250 murders in the same year. The population of Mexico is 128 million, with the United States has 228 million. Earlier this year,...

Watson medical pot dispensary ordinance in trouble?

February 1, 2018

Scott Hershberger (left) and John Caras. A proposal to draft an ordinance permitting marijuana dispensaries in Watson Township may be in trouble. The Township Board Thursday evening received more public input in opposition to crafting local rules to permit the growing, processing and delivery of medical marijuana, as permitted by...

Memorial service Feb. 18 for WHS grad Gale Boniface

February 1, 2018

Wayland High School graduate Gale William Boniface, 74, of South Haven, died Jan.19 in Port Richie, Fla. Gale was the son of the late Orvil and Lefa (Jones) Boniface, former owners of the Shelbyville Tavern. After graduating from Wayland, he spent his career as a tool and die operator at...

The Subterranean: ‘Paddington 2’ softens hardest heart

February 1, 2018

**** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow The sweetest movie ever made. A treacly confection lovingly crafted to soften the hardest of hearts. And for you cinephiles, this is Wes Anderson lite. A kid-friendly primer to the elaborate visual delights of Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonlight...

Month: February 2018