January 2019 – Page 4

Service slated for Saturday for Jeanette Kooistra

Jeanette Kooistra, age 88, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Jan. 22. Jeanette will be sorely missed, she was a good mother, grandma and unique individual. She is survived by her daughters,…

Editor January 24, 2019

Sports

WHS bowlers lose twice, despite Cat’s Den support

The Wayland bowling teams enjoyed the excitement of the Cat's Den Wednesday afternoon, but both teams lost to visiting Zeeland. Boys' coach Sherry Milusicak said she appreciated the school spirit…

Editor January 23, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Jan. 26, 1994 Officials with the Wayland City Council and Wayland Township Board had a lengthy discussion about the arrangement in which city residents use Elmwood…

Editor January 23, 2019

Obituaries

Memorial service pending for Florence Hoekstra, 81

Florence Belle (Herbert) Hoekstra died at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the age of 81. Florence was born on June 22, 1937, in Plainwell, the daughter…

Editor January 23, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Social Security neither social nor secure

Many Townbroadcast readers are on Social Security or will be soon. How much do you know about the history of Social Security? President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social…

Editor January 22, 2019

Community Notices

Martin grad among new GVSU president greeters

Martin High School graduate and Townbroadcast contributor Austin Marsman was among those who officially did a meet and greet Tuesday with new Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella. Marsman,…

Editor January 22, 2019

Articles

City denies Marlo Lane, Geneva Drive drainage request

The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening turned down a request from residents on Marlo Lane and Geneva Drive for an underground drainage system, but agreed to proceed with the street…

Editor January 22, 2019

Sports

Wildcats drop 55-41 verdict to GR South Christian

South Christian braved the icy and snowy elements Tuesday evening and turned back Wayland 55-41 in an O-K Gold Conference hoops matchup on the Wildcats' floor. The Sailors, with the…

Editor January 22, 2019

Sports

Hopkins’ home game vs. NorthPointe postponed

The Hopkins boys' home varsity basketball game this evening against NorthPointe Christian has been postponed because of weather conditions. Coach Jake Jewett said a rescheduled date has not yet been…

Editor January 22, 2019

Community Notices

Hastings City Bank changing its name to Highpoint

The name of Hastings City Bank, which has a branch at 156 W. Superior St. in Wayland, has been changed to Highpoint Community Bank, effective Jan. 21. Mark A. Kolanowski,…

Editor January 22, 2019