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Seven Hopkins FFAers receive rare American Degrees

Seven former Hopkins High School FFA members received their American Degrees Last week. "I couldn't be prouder of each of them for achieving their goals and receiving this honor that only 1/2% of…
Posted by Editor October 24, 2016
Posted inObituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Donald Striegle, 78

Donald E. Striegle died Friday, Oct. 21, at the age of 78. Don was born on July 8, 1938, in Grand Rapids. Don married his sweetheart, Marybeth, in 1960, and they…
Posted by Editor October 24, 2016
Posted inArticles

NPA candidates also appear on Watson Twp. election ballot

This seems to be a big year for local candidates to file for township offices under the “No Party Affiliation” banner. Dorr Township has several NPAs running for township trustee…
Posted by Editor October 24, 2016
Posted inColumns

Monday Moanin’: School funding still down after recession

Nearly a decade after the recession, school funding in many states hasn’t recovered  (From Michigan Radio’s ‘State of Opportunity’) Nearly 10 years after the recession, school funding is still way…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inCommunity Notices

United Church of Wayland calls new pastor from Louisiana

The United Church of Wayland has called the Rev. Bonnie Simerly to the pulpit all the way from Louisiana. Simerly, who has not yet indicated when she will start her…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inSports

Miklusicak rushes for 100-plus yards for 3rd time this season

Former Wayland High School football standout Mike Miklusicak (22) recorded his third 100-yard rushing day this season while surging Hope College defeated Trine 31-7 Saturday evening in an MIAA matchup.…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inColumns

This is Barry Hastings signing off. It’s his swan song

EDITOR'S NOTE: Barry Hastings has been writing this column for Townbroadcast for about two years, but he has to give it up for economic and health reasons. No, he wasn't…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inObituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Monday for Leone Smith, 90

Leone Marie Smith, age 90, of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 20. Leone was born April 8, 1926, in Chicago. She retired from General Motors after 30 years. She volunteered countless hours…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inSports

Hopkins honors its first 10 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

About 125 people turned out Saturday evening to dine with and honor the first 10 selections to the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame. All nine of the athletic…
Posted by Editor October 23, 2016
Posted inSports

Wildcats fall in 2nd round of soccer district tourney

The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team finished its 2016 season with a loss to Otsego in the second round of the district tournament. The Wildcats completed the season with a…
Posted by Editor October 22, 2016

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