Month: February 2019

Celebration of life Wednesday for Claude Pillars, 85

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Claude E “Gump” Pillars, of Martin, age 85, died Friday, Feb. 1. Claude was a lifetime dairy farmer, who enjoyed spending his days outside on his farm and visiting with friends. He also served his country in the United States Army Corp of Engineers. He is survived by his children...
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Wildcats’ defense holds Byron Center to 28 points

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Cory Ainsworth was around the rim all night long for 25 points and 14 rebounds. (Photo courtesy of Josh Cline) Byron Center has been struggling on the hardcourt this season, and it showed Saturday night in its makeup ballgame at Wayland. The visiting Bulldogs, now 2-14 on the season overall,...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Belatedly, taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago —Feb. 2, 1994 A homeless couple, Al and Rose Mokma, has been served with an eviction notice from the Allegan County Health Department to vacate their makeshift home at the auction barn...
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Clippers overcome recent idleness, Saugatuck, 55-42

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Michael Morey Martin coach Brad Moelker admitted he's been a bit worried about his team getting rusty lately because of the inclement weather. But his group Friday night, playing in only its third contest since the holiday break, took care of Saugatuck 55-42. "It felt good to get on the...
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Martin ladies’ comeback overtakes Saugatuck, 40-38

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Faith Guritz (35) The Martin girls’ varsity basketball team had a couple of comebacks Friday in pulling out a 40-38 thriller over Southwest Athletic Conference foe Saugatuck. One comeback was in the game itself. The Lady Clippers fell behind 24-17 at intermission, but came from behind to win it and...
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Memorial service is Feb. 9 for John Pintarelli, 58

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John Melvin Pintarelli died Monday, Jan. 28, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 58. John was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Phyllis Pintarelli. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1979. A certified boat mechanic,...
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Wildcats’ makeup game vs. Byron Center Saturday

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The Wayland High School boys' basketball team will play a makeup game at home Saturday evening against non-league opponent Byron Center. The move comes after all ballgames and classes were called off for an entire week at Wayland, Martin and Hopkins schools. The game originally was scheduled for last Tuesday,...
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