Wayland High School graduates and sisters Bethany (left) and Mallory Teunissen both played major roles in Davenport University’s 3-1 season opening victory Saturday in the Panthers’ southern tour. Bethany, a freshman, drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Mallory, a junior, picked up the pitching victory. (Photo supplied)
Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams won the O-K Silver Conference championships in the league tournament. For boys it went Hopkins, Belding, Kelloggsville Junior ace Brenden Gossman bowled a 300 in the first individuals, 289 in the second, and 201 in the third. It was his second ever perfect 300 game.
 The Wayland boys’ bowling team was fourth after game one, fell to fifth after game two, and finished seventh out of 10 teams Saturday at the O-K Gold/Green Conference Tournament. Making all-conference honorable mention were juniors Dylan Roberts and Dillon Smith. Dillon Smith was 19th in a tough conference with a 185 average followed
by Austin Marsman The Lady Clippers lost by 18 points, 44-26, to SAC girls’ basketball ruler Gobles Friday. Martin coach Doug MacVean wasn’t pleased with what he saw, saying there was “no heart from Martin in the second half.” Martin hoopsters Jaclyn Hildebrand and Faith Guritz both totaled 7 points, while Bri Warner had 6.
David Tolhurst Sr., of Wyoming, formerly of Wayland and Martin, died Thursday, Feb. 15. He was 67. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy Tolhurst; children Ammy Callender and David Tolhurst Jr.; grandchildren, Cassandra (Brandon) Buck, Brittany (Chris) Swan; great-grandchild, Emily; brother, Gary (Karen) Tolhurst and many nieces, nephews and friends. He
Though East Grand Rapids is near the top of the O-K Gold Conference basketball standings, Wayland has given the Pioneers a solid battle in both encounters this season. The Wildcats lost by only seven points last month on East’s floor, and Friday night they came up five points short, 58-53. The Lady Wildcats, earlier in
The Hopkins girls’ basketball team has clinched at least a share of the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship. The Viking boys, meanwhile Friday, had their season record evened at 8-8 with a 79-60 loss to the Rockets. The Lady Vikings breezed 54-28 past Kelloggsville to lift their league record to 8-1. They have only one
Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby was selected under Category 1 – Exceptional student performance, successfully exceeding targets in English language arts and mathematics on state and local assessments for the school year ending 2017. Local school
The Hopkins Board of Education and administration have luanched a new initiative to guide the local schools through a 3-5 Year Strategic Planning Process. The purpose is “to help the district develop goals and strategies for continuing to offer an excellent education for the students, while using scarce public education resources in the most effective
Dick Laman, age 64, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb 11, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Laman, and is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, and loving companion, Stella. He is survived by his father, Jack Laman, sisters and brother, several in-laws and nieces and nephews. A private
