Editor

Lady Wildcats bounce back to beat Ottawa Hills, 68-48

COVER PHOTO: Senior guard Maddy Terry swished five threes and had 20 points. The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team bounced back from Friday night’s upset loss at South Christian by…

Editor January 24, 2023

Columns

One Small Voice: ‘We’re doomed’ with gun violence

by Lynn Mandaville In Washington, D.C., there is an independent agency called The Gun Violence Archive. It is non-partisan, affiliated with no political party, PAC, or movement. It is an…

Editor January 24, 2023

Articles

Martin solar project to get some troubleshooting help

“What we have here is a failure to communicate.” — A line featured in the 1966 film “Cool Hand Luke.” Martin Public Schools was one of the first educational educational…

Editor January 24, 2023

Obituaries

Private family service will be held for Frances Rosema

Frances Mae Rosema, age 86, of Gun Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 22, only two months after her husband, Roger. They would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this month. Fran…

Editor January 24, 2023

Articles

Eric Curry chosen to fill Martin school board seat

COVER PHOTO: (From left) Eric Curry, Don Fontaine and Laura Foster The Martin Board of Education Monday evening selected Eric Curry to the seat abruptly vacated earlier this month by…

Editor January 23, 2023

Editorial

Much maligned Facebook sometimes is a blessing

“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” — William Randolph Hearst Who decides when and if the news will be printed or broadcast? Some public officials and…

Editor January 22, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Wednesday for Martha Lapekas, age 90

Martha Lapekes died Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the age of 90. She was born Dec. 18, 1932. Her services will be as follows: Visitation at Kubiak-Cook (Wayland) Tuesday, Jan. 24,…

Editor January 22, 2023

Columns

Blueberry Croissant Puff is a twist on bread pudding

by Kathy Hamman Miller Need a tasty dish to go with your morning breakfast? Well here’s a twist on grandma’s bread pudding recipe. This recipe can be made the night…

Editor January 22, 2023

Obituaries

Visitation is Thursday for Marie VanKlompenberg

Marie VanKlompenberg, age 82, died Wednesday, Jan. 18. She is survived by her children Glen VanKlompenberg Jr., Marclyn (Kevin) Navis, Gloria VanKlompenberg (John Norrington), Melvin (Michelle) VanKlompenberg, Gregory (Rachael) VanKlompenberg;…

Editor January 21, 2023

Sports

Martin girls hold Delton to fewer than 20 points in win

Martin girls went back to doing what they do best Friday night in a 33-18 triumph over neighborhood rival Delton. They played terrific defense. The Lady Clippers, who haven't yielded…

Editor January 21, 2023