2023 – Page 47

Relief in sight soon for Wayland’s traffic issues?

Traffic issues in the City of Wayland soon should see some relief, as City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday night that South Main Street paving should start…

Editor August 21, 2023

Sports

Hopkins, Martin, Wayland start seasons Friday night

The “Border Wars” football contest between Wayland and Hopkins will be back for a second straight season own the Vikings’ turf Friday evening to open the season. Martin, meanwhile, will…

Editor August 21, 2023

Columns

Dry ingredients for corn muffin mix easy as pie

by Kathy Hamman Miller Easy enough to make up the dry ingredients ahead of time so you’ll be ready for the baking, or, for an on the spot put together.…

Editor August 20, 2023

Sports

Viking volleyball team wins in coach’s debut

The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team Saturday made Alicia Kent's debut as head coach a successful one by capturing the championship in the Lawton Invitational. Kent, who succeeded the…

Editor August 19, 2023

Sports

Wildcats sweep pool play foes, then lose in squeakers

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team went undefeated in pool play Friday, but the lost two squeakers to Kenowa Hills in the 12-team West Michigan Volleyball Officials Tournament. “This…

Editor August 19, 2023

Sports

Hopkins’ Smith boys are reunited on the gridiron

Trevor Smith (44) The Smith boys from Hopkins are still in the game when it comes to football. Though Nolan has retired from playing the game after four years at…

Editor August 19, 2023

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial Monday for Aaron Rewa, 38

Aaron Rewa, age 38, died Wednesday, Aug. 16. If you met Aaron, he was probably your friend, and you were better for knowing him. An avid game player, he loved…

Editor August 19, 2023

Obituaries

Graveside service Monday for Shirley Knowlton, 93

Shirley Knowlton, age 93, died Thursday, Aug. 17. Shirley was born May 19, 1930, in Martin, the daughter of Johanas and Bertha (Scholten) Vander Ploeg. Shirley worked in housekeeping at…

Editor August 19, 2023

Features

Martin musician Myron Elkins drops in at Otsego

Martin's most famous musician, Myron Elkins (second from left) dropped in at the Otsego VFW Friday night and was spotted taking in a local performance by Shawn Moulenbelt, who said…

Editor August 18, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: We worship athletics, not academics

"Connect the dots. Pay attention. Follow the money." — Me It was some years ago that I wrote a column advocating later school starting times for teen-agers who attend high…

Editor August 18, 2023