What to wear this winter
Morgan Womack, Life Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Fashion, Life, Uncategorized
Raising awareness for water safety
Nick Garvale, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
For the second year, The Tri Cities YMCA has recruited the outdoor ed class for a “Safety around water” program that the students teach to local elementary school kids. The instructors educate 205 kids from four schools around Ottawa County about the dangers of the lake and how to stay calm durin...
Starbucks holiday hiccup
Mercedes Mancilla, reporter
November 28, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Review
As the seasons change, so does Starbucks’ seasonal drinks. Every year the winter season drinks are the star of winter. Forget the Pumpkin Spice Latte, peppermint and white chocolate are taking over. The newest drink spoke to me instantly, a Toasted White Chocolate Mocha. At first I thought it s...
Six simple ways to simmer down seasonal depression
Nick Rice, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Filed under Health
Meditation. Many people process the word “meditation” as sitting on the floor criss-cross applesauce and chanting “om.” If that is how you do it, great. The good news is that is not the only way to meditate. Meditation is the simple act of thought watching. It works a lot like people watching. I...
Frozen In Time downtown event
Julia Drabczyk, Reporter
February 16, 2018
Filed under Briefs, Top Stories
On Saturday Feb. 10 the windows on Washington were filled with superhero ‘mannequins’. The mannequins are either family members, employees, or volunteers that attract so many families downtown in the heart of winter. Approximately 20 stores downtown were littered with people, Sharon Behm, co-owner...
Local Craft Show is a hit
Lucy Toppen, Reporter
December 13, 2017
White Pines Intermediate was bustling with holiday cheer this past Saturday Dec 9. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local vendors marketed their goods to shoppers at the Happy Elves Craft Show. Items including jewelry, baked goods, decorative art, hand knit scarves and mittens, holiday decorations, candles, clothing an...
Loaded Potato Casserole
Macy Swiftney and Jamie Gretzinger
November 23, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories, Video
INGREDIENTS 6 russet potatoes, sliced into ¼" slices salt and pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups milk 2 large eggs fresh or dried parsley, to garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Pr...
The Best Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Macy Swiftney and Jamie Gretzinger
November 23, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories, Video
Serves: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 cups butter, softened 1 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 eggs 1 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 15-ounce can pumpkin 2 cups all-purpose f...
Cranberry Fluff Salad
Macy Swiftney and Jamie Gretzinger
November 23, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories, Video
Ingredients 12-ounce package fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained 2 cups mini marshmallows 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups heavy whipping cream Instructions Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until they are...
Football hosts GR Union in Bucs’ Pride purple game
Jack Reus, Sports Editor
October 21, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Sports
t: “All of the hard work I’ve put into football in the offseason and everything, it kinda sucks that this is gonna be the last time I get to put the pads on” Senior Adrian Nelson
Junior Jimmy Mitchell leads boys bowling team
Zac Holman, Reporter
March 2, 2016
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Junior Jimmy Mitchell approached the lane for his final frame, a perfect game on the line. He grabbed his black and blue striped ball and threw it down the lane with perfect precision that only a seasoned bowler could accomplish. All the pins dropped. As an eighth grader, Mitchell was able to sa...