Month: October 2021

Private family burial slated for Floyd Shettler of Martin

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Floyd Shettler died away Sunday, Oct. 10, at his home in Martin. He was 73. Born Nov. 27, 1947, in Bay City, to Floyd Sr. and Maida (Rowley) Shettler, Floyd attended Handy High School in Bay City and graduated in 1965. He served his country in the Army National Guard....
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Wendy Winger celebration of life delayed until 2022

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Wendy Lynn Winger, age 53, died Saturday, Oct. 9. A 1986 graduate of Wayland High School, Wendy managed the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, where she was employed for 33 years. She started her career as a pediatric nurse. She leaves a legacy of tireless devotion...
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3 newest Martin Athletic Hall of Famers inducted

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Martin High School inducted three new members into the Martin Athletic Hall of Fame at the football game against Mendon Friday evening.The Class of 2021 includes (from left) Cathy Bogdan, Keith Cormier and Tom Hildebrand for their many years of service and dedication to Martin Public Schools.
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Realtor accuses Hopkins Twp. of ignoring will of people with sewer plans

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Area Realtor Brian Silvernail Monday evening took the Hopkins Township Board to task, accusing it of going against the will of the people by creating a DDA District and making an agreement with the Village of Hopkins for sewer services. The Township Board last week in a special meeting voted...
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Local Big Boy restaurant closing; Culver’s to move in

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Credible word on the street is that the Elias Brothers Big Boy restaurant on West Superior Street near the U.S.-131 expressway will close soon to make way for a Culver's franchise restaurant. There was no information about whether the eatery and building were sold, but it is changing hands. It...
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Viking cross-country teams have rough day at Portage

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The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team finished in 35th place among 45 teams that competed Saturday in the Portage Invitational. The Lady Vikings combined for 878 team points. East Grand Rapids won with 88 Petoskey was second with 120. Freshman Kambria Moored crossed the finish line first for Hopkins, in 74th...
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Columns

One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line

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by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat, she has stood in the way of smooth passage of legislation that some Democrats believe should have had smooth sailing...
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Wayland marching band is 2nd at Grandville tourney

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The Wayland High School marching band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, finished in second place in its division Saturday at the Grandville Invitational. The Wildcat ensemble last week too third place with a score of 84.4 at the Hastings Invitational and at Grandville recorded an 84.2. Wayland also...
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Lady Vikings bring home trophy from Switek tourney

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the annual Switek Memorial tournament on the Lady Vikings' court. "The girls played well all day and came away with the tournament championship," said coach Terri Wiser. "It was a long day of volleyball with the team finishing 7-0...
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Lady Wildcats fall short in their own tournament

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The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team was defeated by Otsego in bracket play at the Wayland Invitational. The Bulldogs went on to finish in the runner-up slot to Shelby. Shown at left are lady Wildcat coaches Kara Laker and Krissy Dill high-fiving players. Dill was an all-state performer for...
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