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Clipper girls take 18-1 mark into Gobles game Friday

Martin defeated Watervliet Tuesday night 53-33 to lifts its girls' basketball season overall record to 18-1. The Lady Clippers now look forward to a showdown with Gobles at home Friday…

Editor February 25, 2020

Sports

Martin boys appear to enjoy hoops season turnaround

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team has gone 6-1 since an ugly 2-8 start for the season. The Clippers lifted their overall record to 8-9 Tuesday night with a 52-41…

Editor February 25, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: At the 11th hour, it is Hillary again?

The Democrat debates certainly did heat up recently and tonight's debate will be interesting. If you call socialism/communism being in vogue, giveaways, tax the rich (read that middle class), free…

Editor February 25, 2020

Obituaries

Green Lake funeral Feb. 26 for Owen Johnson, 89

Owen Johnson, age 89, of Caledonia, died Saturday, Feb. 22. Owen was a loyal husband, a faithful father and fun grandpa. Owen was a Korean conflict veteran, serving in the…

Editor February 24, 2020

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Pete Miller

Peter Jon Miller Sr., age 73, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb. 23. Pete loved spending time with his family and will remain in their hearts forever. He retired from General…

Editor February 24, 2020

Obituaries

Curt Noecker to have private memorial service

Curt L. Noecker, 77, of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 20, at Ascension Borgess-Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Born Nov. 6, 1942, in South Bend, IN, he was the son of the…

Editor February 23, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Roman Marklevitz, 88

Roman Marklevitz, age 88, of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 21. Roman was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Spartan Stores for 35 years. Roman loved the outdoors, hunting, and…

Editor February 23, 2020

Sports

‘Cats, Vikings to meet again in girls’ district opener

Wayland will play Hopkins at 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the opening round of the Division 2 district girls’ basketball tournament at South Christian High School. Other teams in…

Editor February 22, 2020

Sports

Lady Wildcats give South a tussle until 4th quarter

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team led South Christian by two points going into the final eight minutes, but the visitors exploded for 25 points in the final quarter to…

Editor February 21, 2020

Sports

Martin looks forward to revenge showdown with Gobles

It was a festive Seniors Night celebration at Martin High School, where the home team cruised to its 17th victory in 18 starts by turning back Fennville, 51-38. The Lady…

Editor February 21, 2020