January 2022 – Page 13

Inclement weather delays ‘Bygone Days’ publication

January 5, 2022

Though it is customary for Townbroadcast to publish its weekly "Bygone Days" historical feature on Wednesdays, it will be delayed this week because of inclement and deteriorating weather conditions. Herr Editor is erring on the side of caution by electing not to travel to the Then & Now Historical Library...

Semi jackknife causes road closure on M-179 (129th)

January 5, 2022

Challenging weather conditions Wednesday morning caused a semi-truck trailer to jackknife on M-179 (129th Avenue) between Gun Lake and Bradley. The road was closed between 8th Street and 6th Street for a couple of hours for authorities to clear the scene of the crash. Meanwhile, local school districts were shutting...

Viking boys’ cagers upset unbeaten WMAA, 59-56

January 4, 2022

May Weber (22) The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team raised more than a few eyebrows Tuesday night with a 59-56 victory over previously unbeaten West Michigan Aviation Academy. The Lady Vikings also won at home Tuesday evening and had an easier time of it, 54-29. The Viking boys lost their...

Community Notices

City recycling day remains at every other Tuesday

January 4, 2022

The curbside recycling program in the City of Wayland will be back in force on every other Tuesday after the end of this week. Republic apparently sent residents the wrong calendar by mistake. So local recycle days will be on Tuesdays for the City of Wayland, and a new calendar...

Martin native Jim McGuire, 51, dies in Terre Haute, Ind.

January 4, 2022

Martin native James “Jim” Michael McGuire, 51, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Terre Haute, Ind. He was born Dec. 1, 1970, to James Albert McGuire and Joyce Marie (DeKam) McGuire in Martin. He worked as a process improvement specialist at Union Hospital, and was heavily involved at his church,...

I tried out the suggestion of ‘One Word for One Year’

January 4, 2022

by Denise Dykstra It’s the New Year, and I just love the "new start" feeling that comes with it. My family members will roll their eyes and tell you how I get giddy and excited to watch the Rose Parade. I love all the flowers, and I am tickled to...

Community Notices

Martin High School-Middle School principal selected

January 3, 2022

Tyler Whitcomb Martin Schools Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone has announced the appointment of Tyler Whitcomb as principal of Martin Middle School and High School. Whitcomb came to the district last fall as athletic director/interim principal, succeeding the retired Robert VandenBerg. He succeeds Brad Coon, who was hired two years ago as...

Middle School welcomes new counselor Jeff Poelstra

January 3, 2022

Jeff Poelstra has been hired as the new counselor at Wayland Middle School, beginning this month. Jeff Poelstra Previously a counselor at Kenowa Hills High School, he earned his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, where he majored in special education, emotionally impaired, and social studies. He received his master's...

Wayland Ridge project plan OK’d despite opposition

January 3, 2022

The Wayland City Council Monday evening awarded preliminary plat approval to a 53-unit residential development just north of 133rd Avenue on the south side of the city. The move didn’t sail through smoothly, as several members of the audience and Councilman Norm Taylor objected because of concerns about traffic safety...

No services planned for David Grochowalski, 87

January 3, 2022

David L. Grochowalski Sr., age 87 of Wayland, died Friday, Dec. 24. He served in Korea, earning the rank of corporal, before being honorably discharged. He was a devoted “car guy” his entire life, eventually realizing his dream of owning his own business, Wayland Motor Supply, for more than 20...

Month: January 2022