2018 – Page 136

Wildcat rollers gain sweet revenge on Wyoming, 21-9

"Redemption is super sweet!" exclaimed Wayland boys' varsity bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak Monday after her group defeated Wyoming 21-9 in an O-K Gold/Green Conference dual match. "For the second time…

Editor January 22, 2018

Editorial

Let’s not forget an interim manager who did a terrific job

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Before he rides off into the sunset, many of us should take a little…

Editor January 22, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Leonardo Pintarelli, 36

Wayland native and Martin High School graduate Leonardo Pintarelli of Otsego died Friday, Jan. 19. He was 36. Pintarelli was born to John and Sharon Pintarelli of Wayland in 1981…

Editor January 22, 2018

Editorial

Truth is best way to handle privacy vs. public issues

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced: story. It is an editorial by the editor. My biggest beef with corporations and their CEOs for a long time in my…

Editor January 21, 2018

Community Notices

Wayland schools seek 2018 Hall of Fame nominees

The Wayland Union school district is seeking nominees for this year's Hall of Fame accolades. Candidates for consideration should be sent with the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…

Editor January 21, 2018

Community Notices

Arena’s Pizza in Martin explains card charging issue

by Austin Marsman The owner of the five locations of the Arena's Pizza chain took to Facebook Friday to explain an issue raised about credit cards at the Martin location.…

Editor January 21, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: The tale of the ogre vs. the Dreamers

I have an idea for a modern fairy tale. I have all the key elements. A downtrodden people, hoping to escape destitution, violence and oppression. A shining kingdom with a…

Editor January 21, 2018

Sports

Clipper boys and girls both reach .500 mark in hoops

by Austin Marsman The Martin girls came away with their sixth win Friday, topping Lawrence 50-49 and evening their record to 6-6 as the same time the boys' team evened…

Editor January 20, 2018

Sports

East Grand Rapids defeats both WHS boys and girls

Both the Wayland girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams lost at East Grand Rapids Friday night. The boys lost 54-47 and saw their overall record sink to 4-6. The Lady…

Editor January 19, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings keep up torrid pace with 7th straight win

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team demonstrated again that it is a serious contender for the O-K Silver Conference championship by taking out Kelloggsville Friday night, 67-29. The boys' squad,…

Editor January 19, 2018