2025

Conley, Morin, Schipper have good track days for Martin

Veyda Conley Sophomore sensation Veyda Conley had another good day on the track as she led the Martin girls to a couple of Southwest Athletic Conference dual meet victories Wednesday.…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Wildcats keep on rolling in sweep of TK

Neither Harmony Laker (left) nor Madi Ludema allowed a single run in the twin bill sweep of Thornapple Kellogg. Since Cheri Ritz began coaching Wayland softball more than 25 years…

Editor April 30, 2025

Community Notices

WHS is host for ‘job fair’ for grades 10-12

(Photos courtesy of Olivia Stein) Wayland Union High School was host for a job fair for current 10th through 12th grade students Wednesday, April 30, in the high school auxiliary…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

‘Bygone Days’ to be delayed until Saturday

The weekly "Bygone Days" feature will be delayed until Saturday because of an administrative error. The historical library in downtown Dorr inadvertently was closed Wednesday afternoon, the usual time Townbroadcast…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Public safety exercise set at Hopkins High

Local first responders Wednesday afternoon will be simulating a crash behind Hopkins High School. THIS IS JUST A SIMULATION! The purpose of this event is to educate Hopkins High School…

Editor April 30, 2025

Features

Buell shines again in Martin twin bill split

Haylen Buell homered and pitched with efficiency to help Martin’s baseball team split a doubleheader Tuesday against Saugatuck. Buell’s home run to center, a three-run shot gave Martin a 6-1…

Editor April 30, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins band wins top ratings in state event

The Hopkins High School Band was awarded first division ratings from all three adjudicators at the State Band Festival April 23 in class C competition. This is the 14th year…

Editor April 30, 2025

Sports

Viking lads suffer 1st loss, girls still perfect

Jack Estelle The Hopkins boys’ track team absorbed its first dual meet loss in the O-K Silver Conference Tuesday, but the girls’ squad remained undefeated this season. Both teams were…

Editor April 29, 2025

Community Notices

High winds make fire danger even worse

High winds continue area fire danger warnings. The Leighton Township Fire Department today issued this statement: "We are still in a red flag area as 'very high' fire danger in…

Editor April 29, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral will be May 1 for Marilyn Schurkamp

Marilyn Schurkamp, age 92, died Saturday, April 26. Marilyn was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Muskegon, to Edwin and Marcella Workman. She met and married Donald Schurkamp, April 6, 1950.…

Editor April 29, 2025