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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

Sports

WHS boys’ coach happy with 15-15 tie against TK

Wayland boys' bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it, "simply the best match in the history I have been coaching," as her group managed a 15-15 tie against high scoring, well-regarded…

Editor January 20, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats suffer upset loss at South Christian

The Wayland girls' basketball team absorbed an upset defeat Friday night at South Christian, losing 54-48. The Lady Wildcats had a miserable first half, falling behind 27-8 at intermission, failing…

Editor January 20, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls alone in 1st place in O-K Silver hoops

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team remained undefeated in O-K Silver Conference play this season Friday by running past Wyoming Godwin Heights, 68-49. The victory lifted the Lady Vikings' league…

Editor January 20, 2023