February 2020 – Page 3

Ranger Rick: At the 11th hour, it is Hillary again?

February 25, 2020

The Democrat debates certainly did heat up recently and tonight's debate will be interesting. If you call socialism/communism being in vogue, giveaways, tax the rich (read that middle class), free college, forgiving college loans, giving illegals anything and everything they want, free health care, get rid of ICE, abolish the...

Green Lake funeral Feb. 26 for Owen Johnson, 89

February 24, 2020

Owen Johnson, age 89, of Caledonia, died Saturday, Feb. 22. Owen was a loyal husband, a faithful father and fun grandpa. Owen was a Korean conflict veteran, serving in the 1950s. He often spoke respectfully of his grandson Nolan, who is in the Army. Owen was a faithful ministry helper,...

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Pete Miller

February 24, 2020

Peter Jon Miller Sr., age 73, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb. 23. Pete loved spending time with his family and will remain in their hearts forever. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marge; their children Ann (Chris...

Curt Noecker to have private memorial service

February 23, 2020

Curt L. Noecker, 77, of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 20, at Ascension Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Born Nov. 6, 1942, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the late Norbert and Victoria Ann (Paxson) Noecker. Curt was a 1965 graduate of Western Michigan University earning a bachelor of...

Funeral will be Saturday for Roman Marklevitz, 88

February 23, 2020

Roman Marklevitz, age 88, of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 21. Roman was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Spartan Stores for 35 years. Roman loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing., but most of all, Roman loved his family and friends. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of...

‘Cats, Vikings to meet again in girls’ district opener

February 22, 2020

Wayland will play Hopkins at 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the opening round of the Division 2 district girls’ basketball tournament at South Christian High School. Other teams in the tournament will include the host school, GR West Michigan Aviation Academy, Kentwood Grand River Prep and Kelloggsville. The winner...

Lady Wildcats give South a tussle until 4th quarter

February 21, 2020

The Lady Wildcats were missing their point guard and second leading scorer, Parrish Hudson. The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team led South Christian by two points going into the final eight minutes, but the visitors exploded for 25 points in the final quarter to take a 63-52 victory. The Lady...

Martin looks forward to revenge showdown with Gobles

February 21, 2020

Enjoying a Seniors Night victory are Lady Clippers (from left) Kiaya Warner, Kelsey DeMann, Jordyn Seizer, Faith Guritz, Freddie Elkins and Jaclyn Hildebrand. It was a festive Seniors Night celebration at Martin High School, where the home team cruised to its 17th victory in 18 starts by turning back Fennville,...

NorthPointe upsets Vikings to jeopardize outright title

February 21, 2020

Tyler Zomerlei doesn't seem to have anywhere to go in this situation. NorthPointe Christian came to Hopkins Friday night with upset on their minds. And they got just what they wanted with a 69-63 overtime verdict. Led by a two-man offensive wrecking crew of guards Sam Vasiu and Jared DeClark,...

Former Hopkins Area firefighter honored as life saver

February 21, 2020

Former Hopkins Area Fire Department member Brad Kerber, now serving for Caledonia and Hamilton departments was honored Thursday night at the Caledonia Township Board meeting for his recent life-saving efforts. He and his colleagues responded to a cardiac arrest call, and because of their quick response and training they were...

Month: February 2020