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Two WHS choirs, soloists earn trip to state festival

Select Choir: (from left, back row) Ericka Babcock, Alexis DeLaney, Thomas Parker, Kayden Balch, Brianna Scott (second row) Toby Cole, Leo Marin, Jayson Stokes, Rylee Brown, Lorelei Beckwith (front row)…

Editor February 9, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Tim Curry is Feb. 17 in Martin

Tim Curry died Jan. 15, at his home in Martin. He was 61. Tim was born on Dec. 12, 1962 in Plainwell, to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla(Kent) Curry, who…

Editor February 9, 2024

Sports

Martin wins district team wrestling championship

The Martin High School wrestling team won the district team championship Wednesday night by defeating Gobles 45-23. and Bangor 63-12. Martin won all but one of its matches by fall. All…

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Features

Education Foundation grant aids E. Coli probes

Wayland Union High School biology teacher Brittany Storey has received grant money from the Wayland Union Education Foundation to purchase equipment to allow her students to genetically engineer E. Coli…

Editor February 9, 2024

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial is Monday for James Gill, 77

James Patrick Gill, age 77 of Byron Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 7. He was a huge fan of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He loved being anywhere with his beloved…

Editor February 9, 2024

Sports

Wildcat bowling teams roll over non-league opponent

The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams Thursday both turned back non-league opponent Wyoming, the boys 29-1 and the girls 27-3. The boys did take the first Baker game, 166-91…

Editor February 8, 2024

Articles

Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual…

Editor February 8, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Candidates’ ages make VP choice important

by Robert M. Traxler “Your brain is still developing even after society calls you an adult. But it doesn’t last long. Once you hit your late 20s, you start a…

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Features

Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery

Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a…

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Community Notices

WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life

The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game…

Editor February 8, 2024