August 2017 – Page 11

Former Wayland elementary teacher Ida Warner dies

Ida Mary Warner (nee McCutchan), age 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. A former Wayland elementary teacher and wife of teacher-coach Jack Warner, she lived in Otsego, but most recently resided in…

Editor August 8, 2017

Sports

WHS soph Charlie Toman wins Dwarf Games archery silver

It's been a remarkable journey to Guelph, Ontario, for Wayland High School sophomore Charlie Toman (left, dressed in black), son of John and Jada Hinkle Toman of Shelbyville. He and…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

Wayland Main Street program named among 11 best in U.S.

The City of Wayland’s Main Street program has been rated one of the nation’s 11 best, according to the national organization. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel announced the development at Monday…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

Restroom policy in City Park to remain gender neutral

The City Park has had family restrooms for the last couple of years, and despite some complaints, it isn’t likely they will be reverted backs to “men’s” and “women’s” any…

Editor August 7, 2017

Articles

City of Wayland seems fine with adopting chicken ordinance

The Wayland City Council made it clear Monday night there’ll be no pusillanimous pussyfooting on the issue of developing a local chicken ordinance. Council voted 5-1 to direct City Manager…

Editor August 7, 2017

Sports

WHS sophomore’s team makes World Dwarf hoops finals

Charlie Toman, a sophomore at Wayland High School, is a member of one of two USA teams competing in the 2017 World Dwarf Games in Guelph, Ontario. He and his…

Editor August 6, 2017

Sports

Hopkins’ Gossman wins bronze in State Games bowling

Hopkins High School junior Brenden Gossman (right) bowled in the State Games of America U20 division Saturday. He took a bronze medal with scores of 245, 210 and 222. (Photo…

Editor August 6, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Flawed ‘Atomic Blond’ is all Charlize

(Review of Atomic Blonde, Currently in wide release ***1/2 out of five by Walter G. Tarrow Once again we are gifted the masochistic anti-hero(ine). Allegedly with us since the age of…

Editor August 5, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Elmer Peters’ brief extraordinary story

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is reprinted from five years ago during Townbroadcast’s first year of existence: “I coulda been a contender,” Marlon Brando’s famous line from the movie “On…

Editor August 5, 2017

Sports

WHS junior is flag bearer for State Games of America

Wayland High School junior Seth Sevenski-Popma was Michigan flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the State Games of America Friday night at VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids. Sevenski-Popma, a member…

Editor August 5, 2017