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Saugatuck defeats Martin boys 54-41 in SAC hoops contest

The Martin boys’ varsity basketball team lost 54-41 at Saugatuck Friday evening in a Southwest Athletic Conference contest. The Clippers fell behind 17-8 at the close of the first quarter…

Editor January 24, 2015

Sports

Clipper girls’ hoops fall short at Saugatuck, 46-41

The Martin girls’ basketball team’s recent winning streak came to an end at the hands of Saugatuck, 46-41, Friday evening. The Clippers, now 8-4 overall for the season, fell behind…

Editor January 24, 2015

Sports

Viking boys’ hoops team loses to undefeated, state-ranked Godwin

The Hopkins boys’ basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to a sudden halt Friday night, but it really wasn’t a surprise. The Vikings lost 82-58 to Wyoming Godwin Heights, the…

Editor January 23, 2015

Sports

Wildcats’ 1st quarter blowout performance seemed therapeutic

A 65-47 victory Friday evening was just what the doctor ordered for the Wayland boys' varsity basketball team. Fresh from two disappointing O-K Gold losses on the road, one by…

Editor January 23, 2015

Sports

Wildcat girls capture showdown hoops thriller in double overtime

The Showdown at the 'Cats' Corral was every bit as good as advertised — and even better. The even better part was that Wayland remained undefeated this season with a…

Editor January 23, 2015

Sports

Catholic Central halts Wildcat jayvee hoops winning streak

The Wayland girls’ junior varsity basketball team’s six-game winning streak came to a half Thursday in a 49-26 loss at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The defeat dropped the Wildcat jayvees’…

Editor January 23, 2015

Articles

MEC plant manager in Wayland promoted to VP of operations

Craig E. King, who manages Mayville Engineering Company’s extensive manufacturing operations in Wayland and Byron Center has been promoted to vice president of operations, performance structure. The move is part…

Editor January 23, 2015

Features

Baker Elementary honors 2 instructors for retirement

Physical education teacher Jim Orlowski, also known as "Mr. O," and Deb Brenner, kindergarten teacher, were honored this week at Baker Elementary by Wayland Union Schools staff, administrators, and former…

Editor January 23, 2015

Obituaries

Service will be Wednesday, Jan. 28, for Elaine Schmidt, 66, of Dorr

Elaine Schmidt, 66, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Elaine previously was a waitress at the Byron Center Hotel Restaurant for more than…

Editor January 23, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Evil genius al-Zawahiri has led Al-Qaeda, not Bin Laden

We all have been told ever since Osama Bin Laden was killed that Al-Qaeda was destroyed, on the run or in retreat and generally we have not much to worry…

Editor January 22, 2015