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Saugatuck avenges only loss against Lady Clippers

Saugatuck earned revenge on Martin Friday night, 46-37, after suffering its only defeat of the season last month. Meanwhile, the Martin boys’ basketball team’s season winless streak reached 17 games…

Editor February 9, 2024

Sports

Hopkins’ festive night aided by 2 hoops victories

It was a festive night at the Hopkins High School gym Friday night. Not only did both the Viking girls' and boys' basketball teams turn back O-K Silver Conference rival…

Editor February 9, 2024

Sports

Kelly McEwen is member of 2 athletic halls of fame

Kelly McEwen (center in photo) Friday night was honored by Wyoming High School with election to the Wyoming Park Athletic Hall of Fame. McEwen a couple of years ago was…

Editor February 9, 2024

Sports

Lady Wildcats cruise to easy 71-28 win vs. Gold foe

The Wayland girls’ basketball team dominated O-K Gold Conference opponent Forest Hills Eastern 71-28 Friday night. The guys’ squad had a rough night, losing 84-60 to the Hawks, who the…

Editor February 9, 2024

Features

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…

Editor February 9, 2024

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