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Martin finishes 10-0 in division with 60-40 win over Marcellus

by Jon M. Gambee, Martin Bureau Chief Martin closed out its regular boys' basketball season in the Southwest Athletic Conference’s North Division with a perfect 10-0 record by easily defeating…

Editor March 5, 2016

Obituaries

Former Shelbyville woman Rita (Roberts) Giesing dies at 93

Rita (Roberts) Giesing of Middleville, formerly of Shelbyville, died Friday, March 4. She was 93. Rita was born April 12, 1922, in Sarnia, Canada, the daughter of Curtis Charles and…

Editor March 5, 2016

Articles

Watson cemetery mowing cost is $135 cheaper than in 2015

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening accepted the low bid from M.W. Moore & Sons for $9,700 for mowing services for the township hall and cemeteries. Watson Township Supervisor Pam…

Editor March 4, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ season ended by state-ranked South Christian

“Well, the shoe goes on the other foot tonight…” — George Jones A year ago the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team was rated among the top five in the state,…

Editor March 4, 2016

Features

Baker Elementary students enjoy snow piles for winter fun

Volunteers Jon Jensen and Don Borgic made snow piles for Baker Elementary students to play in. Using a shovel and a little imagination, students created tunnels and snow houses. Shown…

Editor March 4, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: All Michigan presidential primary candidates the same?

The March 8 Michigan presidential primary will allow voters in our area to be heard not only on who may run for president, but also on what type of government…

Editor March 3, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat Aubree Hodges signs to bowl for Davenport

Aubree Hodges, a senior co-captain of the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team, became the first Lady Wildcat bowler to sign a letter of intent to compete in the sport at…

Editor March 3, 2016

Sports

Vikings close out regular season with win over Maple Valley

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team completed its regular season on a positive note Thursday evening with a 64-51 victory over visiting Maple Valley. The Vikings, who finished the regular…

Editor March 3, 2016

Sports

Wildcats tune up for district showdown with romp over Holland

It was a festive Parents’ Night basketball game Thursday evening to mark the end of an 18-1 regular season for Wayland and to send best wishes for its perilous district…

Editor March 3, 2016

Features

Baker children honor Dr. Seuss birthday a day later

Wayland had a snow day Wednesday, March 2, the 112th birthday of Dr. Seuss, but students in Kelly May’s Young Fives classroom and Lynn Donaldson’s first grade classroom Thursday dressed…

Editor March 3, 2016