January 2023 – Page 2

Wayland bids fond farewell to its longest serving mayor

Local residents and officials Sunday afternoon popped into the Wayland VFW to wish retiring Mayor Tim Bala well after he concluded 14 years of service as the city's chief executive.…

Editor January 29, 2023

Sports

Ex-Wildcat, Viking stars lead Cornerstone in loss

Stephanie Ainsworth Kennedy Helderop Wayland High School graduate Stephanie Ainsworth, sophomore center at Cornerstone University, scored a collegiate career high 30 points Saturday, but her team lost 85-81 to Rochester.…

Editor January 29, 2023

Editorial

A no-party system is better than a one-party system

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial was published on Townbroadcast four years ago. Because of what I’ve been seeing since then, I find it appropriate and necessary to repeat it for…

Editor January 29, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic backed up at exit on U.S.-131 freeway near Dorr

A Facebook post this evening from Gail Rae George VerHage and Michelle Heim Northrup reported that traffic has backed up significantly just south of the northbound U.S.-131 exit at Dorr…

Editor January 28, 2023

Community Notices

Martin honors latest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees in ceremony

Martin High School Friday evening honored three people who have been inducted into the local Athletic Hall of Fame. Present for the ceremony between the boys' and girls' basketball games…

Editor January 28, 2023

Community Notices

Historic ribbon cutting held for Prosper Cannabis store

It was a historical first for the City of Wayland this past week when there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for a cannabis retailer. The event welcomed the opening of…

Editor January 28, 2023

Sports

Martin holds Black River to 5 points in a half in victory

The Martin girls bounced back from a tough loss once again Friday evening by dominating Black River 39-19. The Lady Clippers played tenacious defense yet again, holding the visiting quintet…

Editor January 27, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Resource Center won’t be open on Saturday

Because of the cold weather and to assure the safety and comfort of everyone, the Martin Area Resource Center will not be available to the public Saturday, Jan. 28. Anyone…

Editor January 27, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls pull out close one vs. nearest Silver rival

Though Belding often has been regarded as a dormant in the O-K Silver Conference basketball standings, the visiting Black Knights gave league leading Hopkins a real tussle Friday evening. The…

Editor January 27, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats regain 1st place in O-K Gold standings

Harmony Laker: 17 points The stakes Friday evening in a girls’ basketball game between Wayland and visiting Forest Hills Eastern were sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold…

Editor January 27, 2023