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Lady Clippers triumph again over Fennville, 57 to 47

by Austin Marsman The Martin girls captured their first win in almost three weeks Monday night in a makeup basketball game, posting a 57-47 decision over Fennville. At the end…

Editor February 14, 2018

Obituaries

Service is Saturday in Martin for Jerry Mauchmar, 69

Jerry Lee Mauchmar Sr., age 69, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Jerry had a green thumb and was an avid gardener of fruits and vegetables with his wife, Virginia.…

Editor February 13, 2018

Sports

Free throws, in-bound pass lead to Lady Vikings’ upset

Hopkins led Calvin Christian for all but 9.5 seconds in Tuesday night's girls' basketball game. Unfortunately, those 9.5 seconds were at the very end in a 73-72 defeat. The Lady…

Editor February 13, 2018

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘The Post’ and journalism’s golden era

**** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Back half a century to a time when America still held on…

Editor February 13, 2018

Community Notices

WHS Theatriks to present ‘Peter Pan’ next month

Wayland Union High School’s theater students will present the beloved children’s story, Peter Pan, (non-flying version) March 2, 3 and 4 at the Fine Arts Center. The story, adapted by…

Editor February 13, 2018

Community Notices

Thirteen Hopkins band students qualify for state fest

Thirteen Hopkins High School band students qualified for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival March 17 by earning Division 1 ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival Saturday at…

Editor February 13, 2018

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA members advance to regional competition

Hopkins FFA members participated in the district leadership contests at VanBuren Technology Center Feb. 1. Students participated in various public speaking contests, job interview, demonstration, agricultural issues and conduct…

Editor February 13, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Recreation trail is too costly for Wayland

I notice all the talk lately about a walking, running, and biking trail from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Most people encouraging its creation cite more exercise, fresh air, and tourism…

Editor February 13, 2018

Obituaries

Gathering Thursday to honor the late Jean Thompson

Jean R. (Mc Carthy) Thompson, age 83, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Jean will be remembered for her smile and her passion for the Detroit Tigers, tennis, animals and…

Editor February 13, 2018

Sports

Hopkins bowlers are hot, but Wayland boys are not

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams are hot, but the Wayland boys are not. Hopkins boys beat Kelloggsville 23-7 Monday, avenging one of their two losses in the O-K…

Editor February 12, 2018