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Wildcat boys make qualifying round in Lowell tourney

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team made the qualifying brackets Saturday in the 16-team Lowell Invitational at Ionia Lanes. Coach Sherry Miklusicak noted Ionia Lanes was where both the boys'…

Editor January 13, 2019

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Globe’s death was slow and painful

"Pay attention... and connect the dots." — My customary advice to anyone who will listen. I am surprised so many are surprised with the demise of the Penasee Globe at…

Editor January 12, 2019

Sports

Ex-Wildcat MacKenzie Banas to bowl for Midland

Otsego High School senior MacKenzie Banas, who formerly bowled for Wayland High School, has signed a letter of intent to roll with the Midland University (Neb.) Warriors next year. She…

Editor January 12, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats struggling mightily on offensive side

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team now is 1-6 overall and 0-2 in O-K Gold Conference play. The Lady Wildcats, who lost this past week 41-26 to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg…

Editor January 12, 2019

Sports

Wildcats come home to improve overall record to 7-2

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team improved its overall season record to 7-2 and 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference with a 76-65 win at home Friday against Wyoming. It…

Editor January 12, 2019

Community Notices

Austin Marsman now reporting for WGVU broadcast

Sometimes Townbroadcast reporter Austin Marsman of Martin is furthering his journalism career with Grand Valley State University’s “West Side Stories.” Those interested in his work may check out his new…

Editor January 12, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings beat Calvin Christian to even record

The Hopkins girls' basketball team continues to improve despite having just one senior. The Lady Vikings registered their fourth victory in their last five games and evened their season record…

Editor January 11, 2019

Sports

Lady Clippers again overcome playing ‘Faith-less’

Martin girls’ basketball coach Doug MacVean called Friday night’s 56-18 drubbing of Fennville “Our best team effort yet. Disciplined and lots of energy.” Indeed, his Lady Clippers had to face…

Editor January 11, 2019

Sports

Clippers’ unbeaten streak ended by Fennville, 55-40

Two of the oldest jokester comments in basketball are "They couldn't hit the broadside of a barn" and "They couldn't hit the floor if they dropped the basketball." Unfortunately, it…

Editor January 11, 2019

Columns

Basura: Some sordid tales about bad biting doggies

“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are…

Editor January 11, 2019