2024 – Page 112

Martin girls suffer upset loss at the hands of Gobles

Wayland's Harmony Laker scored only nine points Friday, but has more than 1.000 in her career thus far. The Martin girls’ basketball team suffered its first loss in Southwest Athletic…

Editor February 2, 2024

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Lori Ames will be at later date

Lori Ann Ames, age 67 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 1. Lori was born April 18, 1956, in Grand Rapids, one of six children to the late Frances (Slagter) VanAllsburg…

Editor February 2, 2024

Community Notices

Presidential primary early voting starts on Feb. 17

The official date for Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, but there are plenty of opportunities to vote ahead of that day. There are three options for voters:…

Editor February 2, 2024

Features

Pine Street School spelling bee winners announced

Pine Street Elementary held its annual spelling bee Wednesday, Jan. 31. The spelling bee champion was fourth-grader, Emmet Katje, and runner-up was fifth-grader, Izaak Taylor. The top four spellers from…

Editor February 2, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service is Feb. 10 for Esther Godfrey, age 101

Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Allegan Medical Care Community. She was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt on Nov. 22, 1922,…

Editor February 2, 2024

Sports

Lady Clippers own 14-0 dual record on the lanes

The Martin High School girls’ bowling team now sports a spotless 14-0 overall record thus far this season. The Lady Clippers Wednesday at the Rock ’N Bowl Lanes in Wayland…

Editor February 1, 2024

Community Notices

‘Ducks in a Row’ Country Store opens today in Dorr

The Ducks in a Row Country Store opened today at 183 142nd Ave. in Dorr. The store sells home decor, antiques, jewelry, mugs, T-shirts, dream catchers, flower arrangements toys and…

Editor February 1, 2024

Sports

Martin finishes dual meet mat season with 10-1 record

The Martin wrestling team Wednesday night defeated its two opponents in a triangular match on the Clippers' home mat.Martin defeated Fennville 84-0 and South Haven 44-18.Fennville only brought three wrestlers…

Editor January 31, 2024

Sports

Wayland boys take over 1st in O-K Gold bowl standings

The Wayland boys’ bowling team took sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold Conference standings Wednesday after a 27-3 victory over Know Hills. The girls once again had…

Editor January 31, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial mass for Tony Kazanowski will be Feb. 9

Anthony "Tony" G. Kazanowski, age 66, of Kentwood, died Sunday, Jan. 21. Tony retired from Horne Building Specialties after many years of service. He is survived by brothers David (Diana),…

Editor January 31, 2024